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St. George, UT

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St. George, UT

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 33
Population99,184
Foreign Born4.7%
Population Density1,281people per mi²
Median Age37.9 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

139/100

39% above national average

B

The Real Cost of Living in St. George, Utah

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $23k$43k
Comfortable $89k$130k
Luxury $131k+$204k+
Elite (Top 5%) $154k+$239k+
Affordability Ratio

56%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean84%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
7
Negative
12

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

1.1mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

0.8mi

Airport

LAS — North Las Vegas

108.1mi

Post Office

USPS — St George, UT

1.3mi

Critical Amenities

Golf9Nearest 1 mi
Camping20Nearest 9.4 mi
Marina0 
Winery0Nearest 16.1 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range1Nearest 8.5 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C+
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$73k+5.1%
3% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$805k
23% above US avg
College Educated
34.1%
3% below US avg
WFH
13.0%
9% below US avg
Homeownership
68.2%
4% above US avg
Median Home
$457k
62% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 73% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
10.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−29.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−21.4%
Homicide
0.04 / 1k Residents54% above state avg
Robbery
0.10 / 1k Residents56% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.98 / 1k Residents26% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−38.1%
Burglary
0.80 / 1k Residents32% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
6.93 / 1k Residents34% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.42 / 1k Residents55% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+10Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for St. George, Utah
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
D-
Poor12.1% of income
Property Rights
B-
GoodIJ Grade B-
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Self-sufficient (80% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedCasinos · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season264 days339 frost-free
Annual Rainfall7.7"
Elevation2,526 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C+
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
B
Fair335 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,281/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorWildfire, Inland Flooding, Lightning, Heat Wave, Earthquake
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 305 mi · coast 338 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$147.7M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityNorth Las Vegas263k people are 105 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital270 miSalt Lake City, UT
Nearest Prison11 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T01:36:39.000Z

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