Hildale, Utah, 2006
Hildale’s story
113 years in pictures
Census counts: 480 in 1970, a peak of 2,726 in 2010, 1,127 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2006 and a map from 1956 on.
- 1913Hildale is founded
HildaleUT
A town of 1,319, founded in 1913.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Ricardo630 assumed (based on copyright claims). · CC BY-SA 2.5
Population
1,319
2025 Census estimate · +15.2% since 2020
Typical home
$484K
+7.5% in a year
Household income
$79K
median
Median age
26.3
years
Jobs based here
552
Balanced
Is Hildale a good place to live?
The best of Hildale’s subject grades are an A− for the outdoors and a B+ for schools; the weakest is a D for incomes. On incomes, just 13 of Utah’s 173 towns do worse. 29% of the land in Hildale is conserved, above both the Utah town median (3.4%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). On history, just 14 of Utah’s 173 towns do worse. The biggest park or preserve is Canaan Mountain Wilderness, at 303 acres. Hildale has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Hildale stand out
Where Hildale beats most towns.
A shrinking town
Hildale has shrunk 52% since 2010
2,726 counted in 2010 and 1,127 in 2020; an estimated 1,319 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Hildale grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Utah), ordered by how far Hildale is from typical.
Jobs & income$79K median household incomeDOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC−Open →SchoolsB+Open →HealthKane County Hospital 26.1 miles awayB+Open →Cost of livingC+Open →SafetyC+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 3.4 of 20; 0% of households have no car; 8.1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 26.3; 22% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 22 attractions →Zion National Park and 11 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Hildale. Close and well known come first.
Big draw9 mi National ParkZion National Park5.0M visitors a year
18 mi MountainAngels Landing
10 mi Canyon & gorgeZion Canyon
20 mi Canyon & gorgeThe Narrows
16 mi State parkCoral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
18 mi National MonumentPipe Spring National Monument19K visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Zion National Park: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Angels Landing: Óðinn, CC BY-SA 2.5 ca · Zion Canyon: No machine-readable author provided. Antilived assumed (based on copyright claim, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Narrows: Jon Sullivan, Public domain · Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park: No machine-readable author provided. RJHall assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pipe Spring National Monument: NPS photo, Public domain
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hildale: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hildale, and how to reach them.
PowerRocky Mountain Power13.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet2 providers92% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hildale’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Utah you can register online until 11 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 11 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWashington County Clerk/AuditorWashington County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code8478484784 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 13, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hildale.
OutdoorsA−
Hildale has set aside nearly a quarter of its land for conservation
17 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. At 1.9 miles per square mile, Hildale’s trail density is above both Utah’s towns (1.1) and U.S. towns (0.4).
28.7%conserved
28.7%
conserved · 1,653 of 5,769 acres
17 mi
of trails · 1.9 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Canaan Mountain Wilderness | 0.4 mi | 303 |
| 2. Maxwell Park | — | 16 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsB+
Hildale’s public schools outperform 73% of Utah districts
Its public schools are run by the Washington District. Its two schools are below. The largest public high school is Water Canyon High, with 311 students.
73%of UT districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Canyon SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 276 | C |
| Water Canyon HighLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 311 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within UT on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Hildale
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.
76risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingAvalanchesWildfire
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthB+
Hildale ranks healthier than 71% of the country’s towns
Hildale beats the Utah average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 65% of Hildale adults had a checkup this year. Only 3 of the 119 Utah towns we compare have a higher share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Hildale.
71%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Hildale | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 65% | 72% | 79% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 28% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 17% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 28% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Utah
4 better21 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Hildale | UT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8% | 9.8% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.9% | 7.2% |
| More smokers | 10.8% | 8.1% |
Kane County Hospital
26.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
In Hildale, expect four seasons and hot summers
Hildale has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. The July high in Hildale is 92°F.
12″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–48°
Spring40–66°
Summer61–89°
Fall44–70°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 26
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D
A job hub: Hildale has 1.3 jobs for every working resident and draws in 521 commuters
Most working residents leave Hildale for work: only 7% work in town. 19% of residents live below the poverty line in Hildale. Since 2013, Hildale has lost 296 jobs, to 552 in 2023.
7%work in town
| Hildale | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 19% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 16 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Hildale7%
Springdale17%
St. George16%
Hurricane10%
Cedar City6%
25 mi
median commute distance
552
jobs based in Hildale
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 45% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SafetyC+
Crime per resident in Hildale is higher than in 61% of U.S. towns
Hildale’s violent crime rate is 3.1 per 1,000 residents.
39%of U.S. towns report more crimeC+Safety Grade
| Hildale | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 3.1 per 1,000 residents | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 7 per 1,000 residents | 8.8 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Hildale3.1
Utah2.2
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Hildale7
Utah13.2
U.S.15.5
39th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
4
violent crimes reported in 2025
9
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HousingCost of living grade C+
A typical Hildale home is worth about $484K
The typical Hildale home is worth about $484,000, up 7.5% in a year, 9% below the Utah typical home.
$484KZillow home value
| Hildale | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 71% | 79% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,495 a month | $1,538 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Hildale$484K
Utah$533K
+7.5%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hildale
20pages on Hildale
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 73% of UT districts · 2 schoolsSafetyC+3.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB+Better than UT on 4 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC+$484K typical home · up 7.5% in a yearWork & commuteD$79K median household income · 552 jobs hereNatural hazardsC−FEMA risk higher than 76% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hildale; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Hildale residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across Utah.
Small town
1,319 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Famous people from Hildale
3 notable people were born in Hildale.
About Hildale
City in Utah, United States
Hildale is a city in Washington County, Utah, United States. The population was 1,127 at the 2020 census. Hildale is located on the border of Utah and Arizona. It is notable for its history as a colony of Mormon polygamists.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1963
- Area
- 5.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 5,049 ft
- ZIP code
- 84784
- Area code
- 435
Questions about Hildale
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hildale, UT expensive?
George, UT metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.
What is Hildale, UT known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Carolyn Jessop and Rebecca Musser.