The Town FilesHurricane, Utah
City in Washington County · population 20,036 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $456,000
- Household income
- $75,016
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 98°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 42.7
Hurricane is a city of 20,036 people in Washington County, Utah. The median home is worth $456,000, close to the typical Utah town ($457,300). It ranks better for cycling than 94% of Utah towns, better for retirees than 77% of Utah towns, better for a vacation home than 70% of Utah towns.
How Hurricane ranks
Percentile among Utah towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Utah towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hurricane is worth $456,000, close to the typical Utah town ($457,300). Homes cost about 6.1 times the median household income of $75,016, which is more affordable than 16% of Utah towns. Median rent is $1,426 a month. 74.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hurricane | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $456,000 | $457,300 |
| Median rent | $1,426 | $1,395 |
| Median household income | $75,016 | $93,194 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.1× | 4.8× |
| Homeownership | 74.7% | 81.7% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1991 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.5% | — |
Who lives in Hurricane
| People | Hurricane | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7 | 34.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.0% | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.0% | 31.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 10.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.5% | — |
| Work from home | 11.6% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 22.1 min | 22.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.6% | 94.3% |
Weather in Hurricane
July highs average 98.3°F and January lows 29.1°F. About 11.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.4 inches of snow (typical Utah town: 45.4 in). Expect about 118 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 75 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Hurricane since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Utah town. The strongest, an EFU, struck on July 8, 2017 about 5.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 8, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on August 21, 1975.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2025 | Fire | FM-5591: Forsyth Fire |
| July 13, 2020 | Fire | FM-5321: Veyo West Fire |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4525: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3478: Covid-19 |
| June 21, 2016 | Fire | FM-5130: Saddle Fire |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 86,508 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,688 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Hurricane itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Hurricane
6 public schools with 4,591 students, about 21.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane High | PK-12 | 1,164 | 25.3 |
| Hurricane Middle | PK-9 | 796 | 23.4 |
| Hurricane Intermediate | PK-7 | 736 | 22.3 |
| Hurricane School | PK-5 | 722 | 19.0 |
| Three Falls School | PK-5 | 600 | 20.7 |
| Valley Academy (charter) | K-8 | 573 | 16.4 |
Towns near Hurricane
- Washington, UT7.3 mi · 27,993 people · home $570,400
- La Verkin, UT8.3 mi · 4,354 people · home $393,300
- St. George, UT13.0 mi · 95,342 people · home $496,100
- Santa Clara, UT16.4 mi · 7,553 people · home $558,100
- Ivins, UT17.8 mi · 8,978 people · home $594,000
Hurricane questions
Is Hurricane, Utah a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hurricane scores better for retirees than 77% of Utah towns and quieter than 61%. 25.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.7).
How much does a house cost in Hurricane?
The median owner-occupied home in Hurricane is valued at $456,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,016, so homes cost about 6.1 times income. Median rent is $1,426 a month.
What is the weather like in Hurricane?
July highs average 98.3°F and January lows 29.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 11.6 inches of precipitation a year and 1.4 inches of snow.
Does Hurricane get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Hurricane since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EFU on July 8, 2017. The typical Utah town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)