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Living in
Hurricane.
About
Life in Hurricane
Sitting in Washington County's fastest-growing corner, Hurricane feels like a town caught between sprawl and charm—population has jumped nearly 46% since 2010, and you'll notice it in the expanding neighborhoods and traffic patterns. The cost of living is reasonable by modern standards, with a median home value around $456,000 and median rent at $1,426 a month, paired with a median household income of $75,016, though wages still lag what you'd earn in larger metros. Jobs exist here primarily through distribution centers (Walmart, Pepsi, Orgill) and the broader St.
Hurricane at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Foreign-Born
4.5%
Broadband Internet
92.6%
of households
Population Growth
+28.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Hurricane: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hurricane, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (39.1%), and 8.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.8%
of residents
65 and Older
25.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.1%
of households
Married Couples
62.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.64
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for UT
Rent, home values, and income in Hurricane
In Hurricane, home values are 7% below the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,925
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2003
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $498,169 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in Hurricane
Unemployment in Washington County, which includes Hurricane, is close to the UT average.
Unemployment rate
Hurricane: Washington County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Washington County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Hurricane Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.1 min avg
How Hurricane residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hurricane, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
St George Regional Airport (SGU)
Regional airport · few flights219k passengers boarded in 2025
- 127 mi
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Major hub26.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 42% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Hurricane runs 42% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
192
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
825.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Hurricane Police Department
Natural DisastersFlash Flood most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Washington County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Washington County, which includes Hurricane, the most common type is flash flood, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Flash Flood | $157,000 |
| 2024 | 24 | Heavy Snow | $155,000 |
| 2023 | 39 | Heavy Snow | $82,000 |
| 2022 | 30 | High Wind | $33,000 |
| 2021 | 30 | Flash Flood | $253,000 |
| 2020 | 6 | Flash Flood | $5.4M |
| 2019 | 3 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 5 | Flash Flood | $775,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
28 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Washington County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Washington County, which includes Hurricane, is typically good — 274 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
274
per year
Moderate Days
91
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Washington County, county-wide
Climate96°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hurricane has hot summers (avg high 96°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
96°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
53°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
13.1"
Annual Snowfall
1.4"
Hot Days/Year
118
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
75
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
52
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 29°F | 1.43" |
| Feb | 57°F | 33°F | 1.81" |
| Mar | 66°F | 40°F | 1.43" |
| Apr | 73°F | 44°F | 0.77" |
| May | 83°F | 52°F | 0.46" |
| Jun | 94°F | 61°F | 0.20" |
| Jul | 98°F | 68°F | 0.61" |
| Aug | 96°F | 67°F | 0.96" |
| Sep | 89°F | 59°F | 0.93" |
| Oct | 76°F | 47°F | 0.99" |
| Nov | 62°F | 35°F | 0.86" |
| Dec | 51°F | 28°F | 1.19" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hurricane
Uninsured
9.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Hurricane's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St. George Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.7 mi away · St George
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hurricane
Hurricane's student/teacher ratio is 21.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 28.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Zion National Park, 21 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hurricane
Hurricane has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Zion National Park (21 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Zion National Park
National Park
21 mi awayPipe Spring National Monument
National Monument
39 mi awayCedar Breaks National Monument
National Monument
44 mi awayGrand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
National Monument
54 mi awayOld Spanish National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
68 mi awayBryce Canyon National Park
National Park
71 mi awayLake Mead National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hurricane
Washington County Library Hurricane Valley Br
36 South 300 West, Hurricane
Cities Near Hurricane
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Hurricane?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Hurricane FAQ
Is Hurricane, Utah affordable?⌄
Hurricane's median rent is $1,426/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $75,016/year. Median home value is $456,000.
Is Hurricane, Utah safe?⌄
Hurricane's violent crime rate was 192 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 826 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hurricane, Utah?⌄
Washington County, which includes Hurricane, has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hurricane, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in Hurricane is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,426/month and median household income is $75,016/year. The median home value is $456,000. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hurricane, Utah?⌄
The average commute in Hurricane is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from