At a Glance
Median Income
$63,061
$21,945 per capita
Home Value
$366,500
Zillow: $433,638
Median Rent
$1,316/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
180/100K
1,283/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
330 sunny days/yr
How La Verkin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Verkin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Verkin a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Verkin residents earn a median household income of $63,061 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,945. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% 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 La Verkin is $366,500 , 30% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $433,638. Median rent is $1,316/month, with 33.4% 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 1995.
Safety & Crime
La Verkin reports 180 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,283/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.4% of adults in La Verkin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Verkin has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,429
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density325/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,061
Per Capita$21,945
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$11,555M
Avg Weekly Wage$936
Housing
B
Home Value$366,500
Rent$1,316
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$433,638
Housing Units1,557
Rent Burden33.4%
Crime
F
Violent180/100K
Property1,283/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault90/100K
Burglary158/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death6,937/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation3,804 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries8
Did You Know?
La Verkin was founded in 1897.
The median home in La Verkin was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is St George Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.0% 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.
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