City profile · Utah · Census ACS 2023

La Verkin, UT

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for La Verkin - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

4,429
Residents
$63,061
Median income
$366,500
Median home
$1,575
Median rent (state)

La Verkin - the verdict

La Verkin ranks in the 40th percentile for household income and the 30th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

40th
percentile, household income
74th
percentile, home value
63rd
percentile, median rent
30th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: La Verkin, UT

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 4,429 residents in La Verkin, a small town within Utah. The typical household in La Verkin brings in $63,061 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 12.4%. La Verkin's housing stock carries a median value of $366,500, and the median resident age is 31.1 years. About 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 58.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 10 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 41% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 2058.7 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, near the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 60.8°F with 11.6 inches of precipitation per year and 1.4 inches of snowfall.

Utah tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Utah at 98.9 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,575 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $178 across Utah, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 92.8 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

4,429 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Utah

Median Household Income

$63,061 /yr

Poverty 12.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

98.9 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Utah average

How does La Verkin compare to other US cities?

La Verkin measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 40% higher than other cities
Home value 74% pricier than other cities
Median rent 63% pricier than other cities
Safety 30% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Utah alone, La Verkin ranks #58 of 67 Utah cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below La Verkin's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Utah, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

40thIncome percentile
30thSafety percentile

40th percentile nationally for median household income · 30th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

La Verkin's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

La Verkin's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 34 Avg. percentile National median
La Verkin's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How La Verkin's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$366,500 26th percentile more affordable than 26% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. La Verkin $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - La Verkin, UT La Verkin, UT's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not La Verkin, UT-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution La Verkin, UT median $63,061/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
La Verkin, UT's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for La Verkin, UT. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 22.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 12.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 58.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
4,429
Median Income
$63,061
Median Home Value
$366,500
Median Age
31.1
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2058.7
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
21.9
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2036.8
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
60.8°F
Annual Precipitation
11.6"
Annual Snowfall
1.4"

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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4,300 residents4,400 residents4,500 residents4,600 residents 202020212022202320242025 4,347 residents 4,515 residents ▲ +3.9%
La Verkin's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
10
housing units authorized
Single-Family
10
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
2.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 17
2020 33
2021 49
2022 13
2023 16
2024 10

Permit volume decreased 41% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
82.1%
Carpool
7.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.7%
Work from Home
6.9%
Other
2.6%

Based on 1,904 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Utah - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$48
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$178
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Utah state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Utah state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county La Verkin sits in

Cost of Living Index
98.9
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,575/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
92.8 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Utah

Maeser
4,533 people
Morgan
4,268 people
Wellsville
4,120 people
Elk Ridge
4,782 people
Kanab
4,950 people
Mountain Green
3,739 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to La Verkin's 4,429 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Unalaska, AK
4,430 people
Dewey-Humboldt, AZ
4,428 people
Wayland, MI
4,430 people
Newport, NC
4,428 people
Lafayette, OR
4,428 people
Devine, TX
4,430 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to La Verkin's $63,061 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Osceola, IN
$63,063 median income
Hodgkins, IL
$63,056 median income
Cecilia, LA
$63,056 median income
River Point, OR
$63,056 median income
Lilly, PA
$63,056 median income
Adams, IN
$63,068 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - La Verkin, UT Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition La Verkin, UT - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 83.0% 8.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6.8% White 83.0% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.7% American Indian 0.8% Native Hawaiian 8.4% Some other race 2.8% Two or more races 4.3% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How La Verkin compares to nearby Utah cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
La Verkin (this city) 4,429 $63,061
Maeser 4,533 $77,873
Morgan 4,268 $114,102
Wellsville 4,120 $110,543
Census ACS 5-year FIPS UT FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about La Verkin, UT?

What is the population of La Verkin, UT? +

La Verkin, UT counts 4,429 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in La Verkin, UT? +

La Verkin households earn a median of $63,061 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in La Verkin? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for La Verkin; the closest available measure is the Utah state average, a cost of living index of 98.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Utah vary by metro area.

Is La Verkin, UT safe? +

La Verkin has a total crime rate of 2058.7 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in La Verkin, UT? +

La Verkin's median home value sits at $366,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in La Verkin? +

The average annual temperature in La Verkin runs 60.8°F, 11.6 inches of precipitation, and 1.4 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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