Hurricane, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Washington County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
21,677 Population 411/sq mi density
$67,424 Median Income $34,260 per capita
$411,400 Home Value $500,643 Zillow
$1,235 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
201 Violent Crime/100K 1,045 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$67,424 median income, 2.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$411,400 home value, $1,235/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
201 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hurricane, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,424
10% below
$34,260 per capita
Home Value
$411,400
46% above
Zillow: $500,643
Median Rent
$1,235/mo
6% above
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
201/100K
47% below
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
20% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Hurricane Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hurricane's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
90%
Home Value
146%
Rent
106%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hurricane a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hurricane residents earn a median household income of $67,424 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,260. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% 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 Hurricane is $411,400 , 46% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $500,643. Median rent is $1,235/month, with 36.3% 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 2002.

Safety & Crime

Hurricane reports 201 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,045/100K.

Education

26.8% of adults in Hurricane hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hurricane has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population21,677
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density411/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,424
Per Capita$34,260
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$11,555M
Avg Weekly Wage$936

Housing

B
Home Value$411,400
Rent$1,235
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$500,643
Housing Units8,479
Rent Burden36.3%

Crime

F
Violent201/100K
Property1,045/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,937/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain11.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation3,070 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Hurricane was founded in 1896.
The median home in Hurricane was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is St George Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 474 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.