Living in La Verkin, UT

Perched above the confluence of the Virgin River and La Verkin Creek, La Verkin offers dramatic canyon views and some of the most affordable home prices in Washington County.

La Verkin By The Numbers

Population & Income

4,429
Population
31.1
Median Age
$63,061
Median Household Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate

U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2019–2023); poverty rate reflects family poverty.

Local Economy & Lifestyle

Life in La Verkin

La Verkin's economy is closely tied to its larger neighbors, Hurricane and St. George, with many residents commuting to jobs there. The town is also home to a notable Tongan and Pacific Islander community, reflected in its demographics below.

La Verkin sits on a bench above the Virgin River with sweeping canyon views, and offers some of the most accessible home prices in the county alongside quick access to Zion National Park.

Population by Race/Ethnicity
White79.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander8.4%
Hispanic6.8%

U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey estimates. Groups shown represent the largest reported categories.

Schools

Schools Serving La Verkin

Public schools in and around La Verkin, part of Washington County School District.

LevelSchoolAddressGrades
Elementary LaVerkin Elementary 51 West Center, La Verkin, UT 84745 PreK–5
Middle Hurricane Middle School 395 North 200 West, Hurricane, UT 84737 8–9
High School Hurricane High School 345 W Tiger Blvd, Hurricane, UT 84737 10–12

School list and addresses via Washington County School District (washk12.org). Contact the district for current boundaries and enrollment info.

Golf & Attractions

Things to Do in La Verkin

Golf

Nearby Courses

La Verkin has no golf course of its own; Sky Mountain and Copper Rock in Hurricane are about 10 minutes away.

Outdoors

Confluence Park

A 344-acre park where Ash Creek and La Verkin Creek meet the Virgin River, with 11 trails, a swimming hole with a rope swing, and historic structures including an old hydroelectric plant.

Outdoors

La Verkin Overlook

A scenic canyon viewpoint accessible by car or a short hiking trail, popular for sunset views.

Outdoors

Sand Hollow State Park

La Verkin sits about 20 minutes from Sand Hollow's reservoir and red sand dunes.

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