St. George

St. George, Utah Overview

St. George scores 56.1/100 overall (B), ranking #12 of 20 cities in Utah — below the state composite of 79.3. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 88/100, while Environment lags at 29/100.

Income & Employment in St. George

The median household income in St. George is $77,431, 12% below the statewide median of $87,804. The local unemployment rate of 3.4% is higher than the state’s 3.2%. Population grew 1.5% recently.

Safety in St. George

At 174.6 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, St. George sits meaningfully below the Utah average of 228 — a 31% lower gap. The property crime rate is 1100.7 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in St. George

St. George has a cost of living index of 96.1 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $456,900. Median monthly rent is $1,429. Renters spend 22.1% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in St. George

The adult obesity rate in St. George is 32.9% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.6%. Residents report an average of 16 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Utah ranks #5 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in St. George

St. George’s high school graduation rate of 93.2% is well above average, reflecting strong local school performance. With a student-teacher ratio of 23.2:1, class sizes tend to be larger than the national median. Per-pupil spending of $9,238 falls below the national median. The city has 11 public schools serving 7,899 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in St. George

Summers in St. George are hot, averaging 86.7°F. Summers average 86.7°F. Winters average 47.1°F. The area is arid, receiving only 13.3 inches of precipitation annually. The average commute of 14.1 minutes is notably short.

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