The Town FilesSouth Willard, Utah
Community in Box Elder County · population 1,840 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $583,000
- Household income
- $119,327
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 64 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 39.4
South Willard is a community of 1,840 people in Box Elder County, Utah. The median home is worth $583,000, above the typical Utah town ($457,300). It ranks better for families than 78% of Utah towns, more upscale than 77% of Utah towns, better transit than 73% of Utah towns.
How South Willard ranks
Percentile among Utah towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Utah towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in South Willard is worth $583,000, above the typical Utah town ($457,300). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $119,327, which is more affordable than 45% of Utah towns. 84.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | South Willard | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $583,000 | $457,300 |
| Median rent | — | $1,395 |
| Median household income | $119,327 | $93,194 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 4.8× |
| Homeownership | 84.9% | 81.7% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1991 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in South Willard
| People | South Willard | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 | 34.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.3% | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.4% | 31.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 1.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.3% | — |
| Work from home | 18.2% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 22.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.5% | 94.3% |
Weather in South Willard
July highs average 94.7°F and January lows 20.2°F. About 18.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 63.7 inches of snow (typical Utah town: 45.4 in). Expect about 65 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 128 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Willard since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Utah town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 14, 1968 about 8.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 28, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 7, 2020.
Severe weather in Box Elder County since 1996
Box Elder County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4525: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3478: Covid-19 |
| April 21, 2017 | Flood | DR-4311: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| August 8, 2011 | Flood | DR-4011: Flooding |
| September 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | EM-3223: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Box Elder County
Box Elder County had 23,942 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,175 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in South Willard itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near South Willard
- Willard, UT2.8 mi · 1,978 people · home $451,300
- Pleasant View, UT3.3 mi · 11,083 people · home $593,400
- Farr West, UT4.2 mi · 7,691 people · home $563,000
- Plain City, UT4.7 mi · 7,833 people · home $579,600
- North Ogden, UT5.4 mi · 20,916 people · home $476,600
- Harrisville, UT6.1 mi · 7,036 people · home $397,600
- Marriott-Slaterville, UT7.0 mi · 2,135 people · home $593,100
- Perry, UT7.1 mi · 5,555 people · home $465,100
South Willard questions
Is South Willard, Utah a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, South Willard scores better for retirees than 63% of Utah towns and quieter than 71%. 13.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.4).
How much does a house cost in South Willard?
The median owner-occupied home in South Willard is valued at $583,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $119,327, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in South Willard?
July highs average 94.7°F and January lows 20.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 18.8 inches of precipitation a year and 63.7 inches of snow.
Does South Willard get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Willard since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 14, 1968. The typical Utah town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)