Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Virgin’s July high is 99°F, against 92°F in Utah’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns. Only 2 of the 120 Utah towns we compare have a higher median age than Virgin. 63% of the land in Virgin is conserved, against 3.4% in Utah’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. James Jepson Jr. House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Virgin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Virgin beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 79 in 1860, a low of 79 in 1860, 670 in 2020. The archive holds 24 old photos and papers going back to 1877 and 2 maps from 1954 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Virgin. Close and well known come first.
Big draw5 mi National ParkZion National Park5.0M visitors a year
15 mi MountainAngels Landing
11 mi Canyon & gorgeZion Canyon
16 mi Canyon & gorgeThe Narrows
24 mi State parkSnow Canyon State Park
34 mi National MonumentCedar Breaks National Monument718K visitors a yearZion 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 · Snow Canyon State Park: Unknown, CC BY 2.5 · Cedar Breaks National Monument: Original uploader was Averette at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
Who provides power, water and the rest in Virgin, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 13, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Virgin.
45 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. The trail density in Virgin is 3.8 miles per square mile. The biggest place to walk is Sheep Bridge Nature Preserve, 419 acres with 4.2 miles of trail.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sheep Bridge Nature Preserve | 4.2 mi | 419 |
| 2. Hurricane Cliffs Recreation Area | 1.1 mi | 149 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Ridge Ranch PrivateLargest high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 26 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
22% of residents live below the poverty line in Virgin. Jobs based in Virgin grew to 369 in 2023, 257 more than in 2013. Virgin’s median household income is $71,000.
| Virgin | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 22% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $71,000 | $101,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.5% | 8.4% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Virgin has grown 7.4% since 2020, to 714 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 32% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 38% across Utah.
| Virgin | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 22% | 11% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 32% | 36% | 29% |
46% women, 54% men
About 117 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.7 points). Across Utah, 49.3% of residents are women.
| Virgin | UT | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.1% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 24.8% | 13.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.4% | 11.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 2.2% | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.8% | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.8% | 11% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.9% | 9.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.4% | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.5% | 4.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.3% | 6.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.8% | 22.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.1% | 23.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.1% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 26.5% | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.1% | 13% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Virgin has mild winters and hot summers, with very little rain. Only 6 of the 120 Utah towns we compare have a higher January low than Virgin.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Virgin beats the Utah average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14. 8.5% of Virgin adults binge drink. No town among the 119 in Utah we compare has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Virgin.
| Virgin | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 8.5% | 11% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 12% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 28% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 8.4% | 12% |
| What stands out | Virgin | UT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 8.5% | 12.4% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 76.1% | 65.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 9% | 4.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical Virgin home is worth about $566,000, up 2% in a year, 6% above the Utah typical home. Only 8 of the 120 Utah towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Virgin.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
None within 15 miles of Virgin; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Virgin residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across Utah.
Where Virgin’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Place in Utah, United States
Virgin is a town in Washington County, Utah, United States. The population was 670 at the 2020 census. The first settlement at Virgin was made in 1858. It is located along the Virgin River (for which it is named), and not far from Zion National Park. The elevation is 3,606 feet (1,099 m). It lies on State Route 9.
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Virgin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
