How big is St. George?

The Census Bureau estimated about 108,700 residents as of July 1, 2025, up 14% from 2020.

NOAA normals put the average July high near 102°F, with about 63 days a year at 100°F or more. Winters are mild, with January highs near 54°F.

Where do I get a Utah driver license?

The only driver license office in Washington County is in Hurricane, at 102 South 5300 West.

Who provides electricity?

North of the Virgin River it is the city's St. George Energy Services; south of the river (including Bloomington and Little Valley) it is Dixie Power.

Moving to St. George, Utah (2026): The Honest Guide

By the Simply St George editorial team · Updated 2026-10-16 · Facts cited below

St. George is Southern Utah's largest city, about 108,700 people at roughly 2,860 feet, where the Colorado Plateau steps down into the Mojave Desert.^1,2 Here is the honest version.

Weather

Mild, sunny winters (January highs near 54°F) and long hot summers (July highs near 102°F, about 63 days a year at 100°F+). Snow averages about 1 inch a year. Monsoon storms come mostly in July and August, and dry washes can flood in minutes.¹

Cost of living

Housing is the big line item: the September 2026 median sale price was $563,500 inside St. George city and $499,163 countywide. Utah has a flat 4.45% income tax, and St. George sales tax is 6.75% (groceries 3%).³ Full breakdown: Cost of Living in St. George.

Jobs and economy

Large employers include the Washington County School District, SkyWest Airlines (headquartered here) and Utah Tech University. The county had about 89,800 jobs in 2025, up about 27% since 2020.¹ Remote work is common.

Healthcare

Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital has 284 beds and is a Level II trauma center, the only one south of Utah County.¹

Schools and college

The Washington County School District runs public schools; check its boundary map for any address. We don't rate schools, so review district and independent data yourself.⁵ Utah Tech University enrolled about 13,200 students in fall 2025 and plays NCAA Division I sports.¹

Getting around

St. George is a car town. St. George Regional Airport (SGU) has nonstops to Salt Lake City, Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Dallas-Fort Worth; Las Vegas is about 2 hours away.¹

Your first 90 days

Start utilities (city power north of the Virgin River, Dixie Power south of it; gas is Enbridge Gas Utah). The city needs up to three business days.¹
Get a Utah driver license at the Hurricane office.¹
Register your car within 60 days; no emissions test in Washington County.¹
If you buy, apply for the primary residence property tax exemption with the county assessor.¹

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We describe places and amenities, not who lives there. We follow fair housing law and don't steer anyone toward or away from any area. Simply St George is operated by Michael Nielsen, Utah sales agent 6085725-SA, with Silverstone Group, Utah brokerage 8526418-CN00.

Moving to St. George, Utah: The Honest Guide