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St. George, Utah

Introduction to St. George, Utah

St. George, Utah is located 105 miles NE of North Las Vegas, Nevada (center to center) and is 107 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. It is in Washington County. The population of the city is 49,663.

St. George History

St. George was originally inhabited by the Native Americans. It was founded in 1861 as a cotton mission. The city was incorporated in 1862. It was named in honor of George A. Smith, a leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The St. George Utah Temple was completed in April 1877 and was the third temple established by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. St. George was named as the county seat for Washington County in 1863.

St. George and nearby Attractions

  • Kemp Korner Shopping Center
  • Gunlock State Park
  • Saint George Temple
  • Quail Creek State Park
  • Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum
  • Snow Canyon State Park

Things To Do In St. George

St. George provides amenities for several different types of recreational opportunities. The Black Hill View Park, Bloomington Hills North Park, Christensen Park, Dixie Downs Park, and Hidden Valley Park are some of the local parks. History buffs should visit the St. George Art Museum, Saint George Temple, and Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum. One can shop at the Kemp Korner Shopping Center, Red Hills Shopping Plaza, and Skyline Shopping Center. The Rosenbruch Wildlife Museum is nearby.

St. George Transportation

Cedar City Regional Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

St. George Higher Education

Dixie State College of Utah, Community College of Southern Nevada, and Southern Utah University offer courses for higher studies.

High Points

St George strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophySt George Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%St George Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of St. George, UT

Comparing St George 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
Senior Citizens1010
Children Under 5 Years Old94
Male Share of the Population62
Female Share of the Population59
Age of the Population39
Well-Paid Single Men15
Racial Diversity17
Well-Paid Single Women17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married93
Average Household Size82

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better44
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home107
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Affordability of Rents74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals39
People Living Alone38

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime63

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