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Washington, Utah

Introduction to Washington, Utah

Washington, Utah is located 110 miles NE of North Las Vegas, Nevada (center to center) and is 112 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. It is in Washington County. The population of the city is 8,186.

Washington History

Washington was first settled in 1857. It was named Washington after George Washington, the first president of United States. The Cotton Factory of Washington was established in 1865. The Washington Fields Dam was completed in 1893 and solved the problem of irrigation in this area. The first telephone was installed in 1913. The city is located in Washington County, which was founded in 1852.

Washington and nearby Attractions

  • Washington City Museum
  • Parashant National Monument
  • Southern Utah Air Museum
  • Gunlock State Park
  • Pipe Spring National Monument
  • Snow Canyon State Park

Things To Do In Washington

Washington offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation. One can pay a visit to the Gunlock State Park, Snow Canyon State Park, and Quail Creek State Park. History buffs should visit the local museums like Washington City Museum and Southern Utah Air Museum. Some of the local parks include the Nisson Park, Sienna Hills Park, Pine View Park, Heritage Park, and Green Spring Park. Apart from these, the city hosts the Cotton Days Celebration every year.

Washington Transportation

Cedar City Regional Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Washington Higher Education

One can pursue higher education through Dixie State College of Utah, Community College of Southern Nevada, Mohave Community College, and Southern Utah University.

High Points

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

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Comparative Profile of Washington, UT

Comparing Washington 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
Male Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old105
Senior Citizens910
Racial Diversity36
Age of the Population29
Well-Paid Single Men24
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married105
Average Household Size103

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better33
Median Family Income33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home73
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Affordability of Rents54
People Living Alone27
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals15

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