St. George, Utah
St. George/Washington County is situated in the southwest corner of Utah, just six miles from the Arizona State line on Interstate I-15. St. George, the county seat, is the largest city in southern Utah.
The city is nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded by impressive red, sandstone cliffs. Zions National Park and Bryce Canyon are only a few hours away. Brian Head provides great skiing in the wintertime and a mountain retreat in the summertime.
Washington County is endowed with mild, low humidity winters with over 300 sunny days per year. The desert climate promotes year round recreation and leisure activities. St George is know as the "Year 'Round Golf Capital of Utah" and offers ten great, scenic golf courses.
Utah's Dixie has been recognized as an excellent retirement spot in many recent publications, and Washington County is one of the fastest growing counties in Utah.
Picture clear, blue, sunny skies, add a few white fluffy clouds, red rock mountains, green golf courses, picturesque walking trails, thriving businesses, great shopping and you've got a picture of living and working in the St George area. Join us "where the summer sun spends the winter!"
Courtesy of the St. George Chamber of Commerce
Housing
An amazing array of properties are available in St. George and the surrounding areas. For those who settle or rent here, a variety of locations, styles and costs are procurable. Homes can be purchased for $80,000 to $1.5 million. The Washington County Board of Realtors reports the average home, consisting of three bedrooms and two baths (approximately 1,500 sq. ft.) sells for $120,000. Rentals are available in all forms, rental prices range from around $350.00 monthly for an older one bedroom apartment up to or beyond $2,000 for a majestic four bedroom home. Student Housing is available through Dixie College or local property management companies.
Education
Washington County School District is one of the fastest growing districts in Utah, serving over 21,000 students. Year-round education is a successful and money saving approach for elementary students at twelve schools. With the introduction of an "alternative high school", there are no longer real "dropouts" in Washington County. While the national drop out rate remains at about 30 percent, it is only about 6 percent locally. All district schools participate in drug free school programs that emphasize strong student self worth. Dixie College has an average enrollment of more than 5,000 students. The setting is spectacular with warm weather year-round. The college provides excellent opportunities in Liberal Arts, Business, Vocational and Natural Sciences. Dixie College is presently a two year institution with some Bachelor programs offered through a campus University Center. The future of Dixie College is changing rapidly, right now, plans are in place to make it a complete four year institution.
Climate
The climate in St. George is semi-arid with two separate rainfall seasons in the early spring and late summer. These two seasons average about eight inches of annual precipitation. Although average maximum temperatures for the summer months are between 95 and 101 degrees Fahrenheit, the low
humidity makes these temperatures agreeable. The Southern Utah climate features bright sunshine, low annual precipitation, clean air and a wide daily temperature range. Another attractive feature is mild winters and infrequent traces of snowfall, which rarely stay on the ground for more than a day. St. George lies in the high desert at an elevation of 2,800 feet. Within 20 miles north and west of the city are Pine Valley Mountains (10,000 feet) and the Beaver Dam Mountains (7,000 feet), offering a cool mountain climate during the summer.
Recreation
Southern Utah is renowned for its array of outdoor and indoor activities. Zion National Park is just 45 minutes away with its incredible scenery and majestic mountains. Hiking, Biking, Horse Back Riding, Climbing, and River Rafting are some of the many possibilities for this area. Snow Canyon State Park is just 10 minutes outside of St. George with an outdoor theatre nearby (Tuacahn) featuring outdoor plays, concerts and other performances year round. Qail Lake near Hurricane offers variety to boaters and water skiers alike. Brain Head Ski Resort is around 90 minutes north of St. George for those who enjoy the sports of snow skiing or snowboarding. The Shakespearean Festival in Cedar City is less than an hour to travel to in the lovely summer months. Skilled and non-skilled golfers alike will be delighted with the selection of nationally acclaimed golf courses in the area. Shoppers will be delighted with the selections available: The Red Cliffs Mall features about 70 national stores and restaurants. Zion Factory Outlet Stores offers discount prices on National Brands including: Polo Ralph Lauren, J. Crew, Nautica, and other Factory Brand Names. The New Promenade Mall features courtyard style dining and a variety of shopping and dining experiences: Old Navy, Staples, Cold Stone Creamery, Cafe Rio, Grid Iron Sports Grill, etc. These shopping plaza's feature easy access from Interstate-15 and are set in an architectural style that is inviting and an attractive addition to the growing area.
Major Employers
Washington School District, Intermountain Health Care, Dixie College, and St. George City.
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