The Town FilesWashington County, Utah
196,431 people. The median home is worth $510,700 (typical Utah town: $457,300) and the median household earns $80,632.
Towns in Washington County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George | 95,342 | $496,100 | $76,508 | 38.3 |
| Washington | 27,993 | $570,400 | $91,853 | 38.5 |
| Hurricane | 20,036 | $456,000 | $75,016 | 42.7 |
| Ivins | 8,978 | $594,000 | $78,089 | 52.1 |
| Santa Clara | 7,553 | $558,100 | $96,475 | 33.0 |
| La Verkin | 4,354 | $393,300 | $68,269 | 31.3 |
People and housing
| Washington County | Typical Utah town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $510,700 | $457,300 |
| Median rent | $1,566 | $1,395 |
| Median household income | $80,632 | $93,194 |
| Median age | 39.1 | 34.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.2% | 31.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% | 6.5% |
Jobs and pay
86,508 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,688 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 509 storm events in Washington County from 1996 to 2026, with 33 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Washington County has been included in 14 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2025 | Fire | FM-5591: Forsyth Fire |
| July 13, 2020 | Fire | FM-5321: Veyo West Fire |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4525: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3478: Covid-19 |
| June 21, 2016 | Fire | FM-5130: Saddle Fire |
| November 3, 2012 | Flood | DR-4088: Severe Storm And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).