City safety & data profile

Saint GeorgeUT

Saint George, UT is a 73K-resident city in Washington County with a median household income of $76,508.

Washington County, Utah. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Saint George, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Saint George has a population larger than 88% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $496,100, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-28

73K
Population
Top 12%
By size
$76,508
Median income
$496,100
Median home
11.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Saint George

Saint George posts a median household income higher than 45% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Saint George area.

Top 55%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Saint George

Where Saint George income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$76,508 Bottom 45% higher than 45% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. UT $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Saint George, UT beyond the headline numbers

Saint George sits inside Washington County, Utah, at roughly 37.10°N, -113.58°W. Population 72,897, $76,508 median household income. Median home value $496,100, median rent $1,545. Poverty rate 11.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Saint George's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 33.8%, then short sleep duration at 33.7%. 1 hospital in/around Saint George, 5/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Saint George from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
72,897
Saint George
Median Income
$76,508
+13% vs avg
Median Home Value
$496,100
+118% vs avg
Median Age
38.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Washington County) - Saint George's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
196K+38%
Median Income
$80,632+64%
Median Home Value
$510,700+140%
Poverty Rate
9.8%-36%
Unemployment
3.6%-65%

Economics

Economics indicators for Saint George, UT
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,545/mo
Poverty Rate
11.4% -20% vs avg
Unemployment 3.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 36.7%
Work From Home 14.2%
Public Transit 0.7%

Population

White 82.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
33.8%
Short Sleep Duration
33.7%
Obesity
32.9%
Physical Inactivity
17.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
16%
Frequent Physical Distress
14%
Current Asthma
10.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
10.9%
Diabetes
10.6%
Binge Drinking
9.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 69.5%
Annual Checkup 72.4%

Other Measures

Current Smoking
7.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.9%
Stroke
3.6%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
0
★★★
0
★★
0
0
Average Rating
5/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
ST. GEORGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
ST GEORGE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Saint George, UT?
Saint George, UT has a population of 72,897 people, located in Washington County, Utah.
What is the median household income in Saint George?
The median household income in Saint George, UT is $76,508 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11.4%.
What is the median home value in Saint George?
The median home value in Saint George, UT is $496,100. Median rent is $1,545/month.
What are the top health concerns in Saint George?
The top health indicators in Saint George include High Blood Pressure (33.8%), Short Sleep Duration (33.7%), Obesity (32.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Saint George?
Saint George has 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Saint George?
The median age in Saint George, UT is 38.3 years. 36.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Saint George, UT is located in Washington County, Utah. With a population of 73K and a $76,508 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Saint George area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Saint George's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Washington County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.