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North on SR-17 in Toquerville, UT, Oct 16
Utah›Washington County
Photo: An Errant Knight · CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo of Toquerville

Toquerville, UT · Photo: An Errant Knight · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source ↗

Is Toquerville a good place to live?

The best of Toquerville’s subject grades are an A− for incomes and health; the weakest is a D− for hazard risk. Toquerville’s July high is 99°F, where Utah’s towns sit at 92°F and U.S. towns at 85°F. On hazard risk, just 1 of Utah’s 173 towns do worse. Toquerville's schools outperform 73% of the state's. 58% of the land in Toquerville is conserved, above both Utah’s towns (3.4%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Toquerville has 4 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Naegle Winery and Thomas Forsyth House. Toquerville's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 88% of U.S. towns. Toquerville has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.

What makes Toquerville stand out

Where Toquerville beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.

A growing town

Toquerville has grown 46% since 2010

1,370 counted in 2010 and 1,870 in 2020; an estimated 1,999 in 2025.

1,3702010
1,8702020
1,9992025 est.

U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025

How Toquerville grades

Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Utah), ordered by how far Toquerville is from typical.

How grading works

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.

How TownRatings grades towns →

Naegle Winery
Naegle Winery · National Register of Historic Places
Toquerville’s story

168 years in pictures

Census counts: 79 in 1860, a low of 79 in 1860, 1,870 in 2020. The archive holds 17 old photos and papers going back to 1868 and 2 maps from 1954 on.

4 places on the National Register of Historic Places.

  • 1858Toquerville is settled
Explore the history →
Nearby attractions

Zion National Park and 13 more within 40 miles

Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Toquerville. Close and well known come first.

All 19 attractions →
Sources: 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 · The Narrows: Jon Sullivan, Public domain · Zion Canyon: No machine-readable author provided. Antilived assumed (based on copyright claim, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Snow Canyon State Park: Unknown, CC BY 2.5 · Cedar Breaks National Monument: Original uploader was Averette at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0

Getting set up

Moving to Toquerville: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Toquerville, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerRocky Mountain Power13.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterToquerville Town Water SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Toquerville’s trash rules yet
SchoolsWashington School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES
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.gov
Who runs elections hereWashington County Clerk/AuditorWashington County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code8477484774 99%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 Toquerville.

OutdoorsB+

Toquerville has set aside nearly a third of its land for conservation

57 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. The trail density in Toquerville is 2.6 miles per square mile. The biggest park or preserve is Blackridge Wilderness, at 56 acres.

58.3%conserved
58.3%
conserved · 8,246 of 14,139 acres
57 mi
of trails · 2.6 per sq mi
Biggest places to walkTrailsAcres
1. Blackridge Wilderness0.1 mi56
2. Toquerville City Park—4

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D−

In Toquerville, the FEMA risk score runs higher than in the typical Utah or U.S. town

Toquerville’s FEMA risk score is 98 of 100.

98risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
98Very high riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingWildfireAvalanches

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

HealthA−

Toquerville ranks healthier than 76% of the country’s towns

Toquerville beats the Utah average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 9.6% of Toquerville adults binge drink. Only 2 of the 119 Utah towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Toquerville.

76%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
ToquervilleUtah townsU.S. towns
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)9.6%11%16%
Feel lonely (CDC PLACES)30%33%33%
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)36%28%35%
Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES)74%72%79%
32 measures vs. Utah
5 better18 too close to call9 worse
What stands outToquervilleUT
Fewer adults facing housing insecurity7.7%10%
Fewer binge drinkers9.6%12.4%
More adults with heart disease7.3%4.7%
St. George Regional Hospital
21 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−

A smaller share of working residents work locally in Toquerville than in most of Utah or the rest of the country

1% of working residents work locally in Toquerville. Since 2013, Toquerville has added 112 jobs, to 188 in 2023. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line in Toquerville.

1%work in town
ToquervilleUtah townsU.S. towns
Average trip to work27 minutes22 minutes25 minutes
Working residents who work in town1%8.4%8%
Below the poverty line3.5%6.2%9.6%
Median household income$98,000$101,000$80,000

Where working residents work

In Toquerville1%
St. George30%
Hurricane13%
Cedar City11%
Washington6%
19 mi
median commute distance
188
jobs based in Toquerville
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 8% of U.S. towns

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Climate

In Toquerville, expect mild winters and hot summers

Toquerville has mild winters and hot summers, with very little rain. Only 5 of the 120 Utah towns we compare have a higher January low than Toquerville.

1″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter31–53°
Spring45–73°
Summer66–96°
Fall47–75°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Apr 1
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Who lives here

Fewer young adults than Utah overall

Adults 18 to 34 are 18% of residents (26% statewide); people 65 and older are 17% of residents (12% statewide). Toquerville has grown 7.1% since 2020, to 1,999 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 35% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 38% across Utah.

37.9median age · UT 32
ToquervilleUtah townsU.S. towns
Under 1829%30%22%
Median age37.9 years32.6 years40.5 years
Aged 65 or older17%11%18%
Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+35%36%29%
ToquervilleUtahUnited States

Ages · share of residents

Education · adults 25 and older

No diploma3%
High school25%
Some college23%
Associate’s14%
Bachelor’s23%
Graduate12%

Women and men · all residents

47% women, 53% men

That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.3 points. Across Utah, 49.3% of residents are women.

Ages and education in Toquerville
ToquervilleUTU.S.
Under 1013.8%14.6%11.6%
10 to 1714.8%13.2%10.3%
18 to 2411.2%11.6%9.1%
25 to 347.1%14.8%13.7%
35 to 4415.6%13.8%13.2%
45 to 549.7%11%12.2%
55 to 6410.4%9.1%12.7%
65 to 7410.1%7.3%10.2%
75 and older7.2%4.6%7%
No diploma2.5%6.6%10.4%
High school25.3%22.3%26%
Some college23.3%23.5%19.1%
Associate’s13.6%9.9%8.8%
Bachelor’s22.9%24.7%21.6%
Graduate12.4%13%14.1%

Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,000, single groups can be off by several points

HousingCost of living grade C+

Homes in Toquerville are worth about $600K, by Zillow’s estimate

The typical Toquerville home is worth about $600,000, about the same as a year ago, 13% above the Utah typical home.

$600KZillow home value

Typical home value

Toquerville$600K
Utah$533K
+0.1%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Toquerville

18pages on Toquerville
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Toquerville; the nearest are

A commuter town

99% of working residents leave Toquerville for work

Where Toquerville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.

30% → St. George St. George 30% 13% → Hurricane Hurricane 13% 11% → Cedar City Cedar City 11% 6% → Washington Washington 6% 4% → La Verkin La Verkin 4% 4% → Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 4% Toquerville · 1% stay
188jobs based in Toquerville
1%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2023

Landmarks

4 places in Toquerville on the National Register of Historic Places.

All landmarks →

About Toquerville

City in Utah, United States

Official town website ↗

Toquerville ( TOH-kər-vil) is a city in east–central Washington County, Utah, United States. The population was 1,870 at the 2020 census.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Established
1858
Area
17 sq mi
Elevation
3,389 ft
ZIP code
84774
Area code
435

Toquerville’s neighbors

2 towns share a border with Toquerville.

Explore the map →
How the neighbors grade
TownUT rankOverallCostSafetySchoolsHealth
Toquerville——C+—B+A−
La Verkin#112C−CB−B+B−
Leeds——————

Toquerville has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Toquerville reports no FBI crime data of its own. Leeds isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Toquerville with a neighbor →

Questions about Toquerville

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Toquerville, UT expensive?

That is 7.4 years of the area's median household income ($80,632 across the St. 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+.