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Life in St. George, Utah

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Are you thinking of moving or relocating to St. George, Utah? Would you like to know what the quality of life is like living in St. George?
Emily Walburger reports in this review:
WeatherHow much crime?What are the neighborhoods like?What are the people like?
St. George's weather is somewhat different from the rest of Utah's, with much warmer and longer summers. Summer temperatures soar to the high 90's and low 100's. The hot desert weather is reluctant to leave in the fall, lingering till October and November, when average temperatures drop to 70's and 60's. Even in the coldest months, temperatures warm to the 50's. Rain is minimal in this dry town, not even an inch monthly, and some months in the summer receive none at all. Snow is also scarce, with mere dustings of the white stuff over the course of a season.St. George is not without its fair share of criminal activity. The highest amount of crime in St. George tends to be from theft and burglaries. Armed robberies make up a smaller percentage of burglaries, and auto theft is also reported regularly. Assaults are also reported, but violent crime such as murder and rape are very low. In general, the city is a place where you feel safe to walk the streets, but would certainly be unlikely to leave your doors unlocked.The most desirable areas of St. George are located near the center of town, on Stake Farm and Fort Pierce Roads. This area is located near the Mormon temple as well as convenient shopping. The home values in this area are the city's highest, and houses are beautiful and well cared for.
Less desirable areas of town tend to be more on the outskirts. Some of these areas include Middleton and Washington, along E. Telegraph Street. Although not run-down by any means, the area's property values are lower, and homes tend to be older and less meticulously cared for.
St. George is a diverse community of blue and white collar, old and young. There are a good number of professionals, as well as salespeople and other service-oriented professions. St. George's residents tend to be well educated and hard working.   Outdoor enthusiasts tend to be drawn to St. George's spectacular mountains and warm weather. There are a lot of families and young children in the area, owing somewhat to the predominantly (greater than 90%) Mormon religion, as well as a large population of polygamists.
Downtown AreaRestaurantsSchoolsSingle life
The downtown district has been revitalized in recent years and features an attractive array of shops and restaurants. Patrons are also drawn to the outlet mall, which offers opportunities for less-than-retail bargains.The Painted Pony is a favorite grill for gourmet burgers and sandwiches. Capalletti's is a great Italian restaurant with a large menu and authentic feel.St. George has numerous public schools, including charter high schools, performing at or above US standards. Class sizes are usually low with favorable teacher-student ratios. St. George is also home to Dixie State University.St. George has a great singles' scene. Night life is active, with a number of trendy pubs and restaurants. There are always concerts, festivals and other events held in the city's outdoor amphitheater.
Noisetown comparison vs.Best hospitalTourist attractions
Most noise comes from the nearby Interstate 15. Concerts and outdoor events from the Dixie Convention Center and the Tuachan Amphitheater can get pretty loud.While always comparing towns is always subjective, when making a comparison with nearby Kanab, St. George could be considered the better place to live. St. George has expansive shopping outlets and excellent dining opportunities, while tiny Kanab has very few amenities.
St. George could also be considered superior to Salt Lake City, its neighbor to the north. St. George has very little traffic, and a shorter commute for its residents than does SLC. St. George also has less than half the population of Salt Lake City, the state's crowded capital.
Dixie Regional Medical Center is a great full service, critical and emergency care hospital that also treats patients from surrounding states.St. George is home to amazing outdoor recreation, as well as expansive golf courses and resorts. The St. George Opera House, Tuachan Amphitheater, and St. George Art and Children's Museums are all popular attractions. The city hosts the St. George Marathon and Ironman Triathalon are held in summer.
General comments   
St. George has an exciting vibe, a feeling that there is always something to do and experience. The sweeping mountain views and desert breezes give the city a resort-like air, drawing tourists and vacationers to its spas and golf courses. People smile at one another, and the downtown atmosphere is friendly and vibrant. This lesser-known desert oasis is most certainly a retreat not to be missed; a place where you might end up extending your stay a few days longer than planned.   
St. George, Utah population: 72897

How many black people live in St. George? How many white people?
Number of White People63565Percentage of White people87.2%
Number of Black People882Percentage of Black people1.2%
Number of Hispanic People9548Percentage of Hispanic people13.1%
Number of Asian People2239Percentage of Asian people3%
Number of American Indian People1601Percentage of American Indian people2.2%

Note: Numbers may add up to >100% because some people are more than one race.

St. George, Utah

Percent college grads: 25%
Percent grad school grads: 8.5%
Unemployment rate: 7
Median house value: 248500
Median income: 48501


How many singles in St. George?

Single men ages 20-34Single women ages 20-34Ratio of single men to women age
20-34
379828431.34men for each woman
Single men ages 35-44Single women ages 35-44Ratio of single men to women age
35-44
7559950.76men for each woman
Single men ages 45-54Single women ages 45-54Ratio of single men to women age
45-54
6749900.68men for each woman


Crimes in St. George, Utah
CrimesAbsolute numbersAverage percentage chance of being a victim in
by typeof crimesOne YearFive Years
Murders00%0%
Robberies100%0%
Aggr. Assault460%0%
Burglary3151%6%
Auto Theft770%1%

Weather History for St. George, Utah


St. George, Utah Basic Temperatue and Weather (30 year averages)
MonthNumber of Days below zero (degrees)Number of Days 0-20's (degrees)Number of Days 20's (degrees)Number of Days 30's (degrees)Number of Days 40's (degrees)Number of Days 50's (degrees)Number of Days 60's (degrees)Number of Days 70's (degrees)Number of Days 80's (degrees)Number of Days 90's+ (degrees)
January00000310000
February000001910000
March00000025600
April00000003000
May00000000283
June00000000030
July00000000031
August00000000031
September000000001020
October000000020110
November00000920100
December00000310000
Average year0000090555749115
How many days and how much precipitation and snow for St. George, Utah?

Number of days of rain
(.1 inch or greater)
total rainfallNumber of days of snow
(.5 inch or greater)
Total snowfall
January21.3800.7
February31.2600.3
March2100
April1000
May0000
June0000
July1000
August1000
September1000
October1000
November1000
December2000
Average year22801
Realistic temperatures, taking into account precipitation, amount of sunlight during the day, winds during the day, and humidity during hot days.

MonthNumber of Days below zero (degrees)Number of Days 0-20's (degrees)Number of Days 20's (degrees)Number of Days 30's (degrees)Number of Days 40's (degrees)Number of Days 50's (degrees)Number of Days 60's (degrees)Number of Days 70's (degrees)Number of Days 80's (degrees)Number of Days 90's+ (degrees)
January00000031000
February00000028000
March00000013000
April00000005250
May00000000625
June00000000030
July00000000031
August00000000031
September00000000030
October00000006196
November000000121800
December00000526000
Average year000005985950153


How many hot humid days a year does St. George, Utah have?
How many cloudy days a year does St. George, Utah have?
How many sunny days a year does St. George, Utah have? How sunny is it?
How many windy days a year does St. George, Utah have? How windy is it?
See below for the answers!
MonthNumber of hot, humid daysNumber of very windy daysNumber of windy daysNumber of somewhat windy daysNumber of calm daysNumber of clear daysNumber of moderately cloudly daysNumber of somewhat cloudy daysNumber of very cloudy days
January00003113377
February00021710277
March05197012376
April03000014364
May020110016363
June012180020341
July00247017461
August00922017561
September00030020341
October000131818353
November00003015364
December00003113376
Average year06781100117191427649


(Note: Humidity, wind, and cloudcover information is based on (a) 30 year averages and in many cases (b) a large nearby weather station. If you're in an area with a lot of "micro climates" actual conditions may vary.)


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Sources of information: Census, FBI Crime Statistics, NOAA
Disclaimer: The information presented here are for the general population, assume the same rate of crime in the future, and an evenly distributed amount of crime throughout the city in question. They are not meant to accurately predict whether one person in particular will be a victim of crime. Percentages are based on the population of the city/town in question, except for burglaries, which are based on the number of households.