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La Verkin, UT


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La Verkin, Utah

La Verkin, Utah, in Washington county, is 124 miles NE of North Las Vegas, Nevada (center to center) and 125 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. As of the year 2000 census, 3,392 people lived in La Verkin.

The People and Families of La Verkin

In La Verkin, about 64% of adults are married. La Verkin is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in La Verkin without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, La Verkin had a median family income of $39,432.

Political Inclinations

La Verkin residents donated more money ($2,000) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

La Verkin Housing

An estimated 80% of living spaces in La Verkin are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In La Verkin, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of La Verkin, UT

Comparing La Verkin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old107
Male Share of the Population84
Racial Diversity54
Senior Citizens49
Female Share of the Population37
Well-Paid Single Men34
Age of the Population17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size105
Portion of People Married103

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults63
People Above Poverty53
Median Family Income53
People in Middle Class or Better32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home85
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times65
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Affordability of Rents25
People Living Alone17

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