At a Glance
Median Income
$62,727
$19,267 per capita
Home Value
$385,900
Zillow: $471,763
Median Rent
$1,372/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,449/100K
5,435/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
38.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Hildale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hildale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hildale a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hildale residents earn a median household income of $62,727 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,267. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,256 business establishments, including 474 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hildale is $385,900 , 37% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $471,763. Median rent is $1,372/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Hildale reports 1,449 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 281% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,435/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Hildale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hildale has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,301
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density144/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,727
Per Capita$19,267
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty38.2%
County GDP$11,555M
Avg Weekly Wage$936
Housing
B
Home Value$385,900
Rent$1,372
Ownership55.9%
Zillow$471,763
Housing Units246
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,449/100K
Property5,435/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,937/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,183 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute14 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Hildale was founded in 1963.
The median home in Hildale was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is St George Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 474 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.