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Hildale, Utah

HildaleUT

A town of 1,372, settled in 1963. Nearly 28.7% of it is conserved land.

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Population
1,372
−58.7% since 2010
Typical home
$499K
+9.4% in a year
Household income
$79K
median
Median age
26.3
years
Jobs based here
552
Balanced

What makes Hildale stand out

The 3 things Hildale does most differently from other towns.

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A shrinking town

Hildale has shrunk 58.7% since 2010

2,726 people in 2010; 1,372 today.

2,7262010
1,1272020
1,372Today

U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS

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H 82° · L 55°

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Outdoors

Nearly a quarter of Hildale is conserved land

17 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.

28.7%conserved
28.7%
conserved · 1,653 of 5,769 acres
17 mi
of trails · 1.9 per sq mi
Biggest places to walkTrailsAcres
1. Canaan Mountain Wilderness0.4 mi303
2. Maxwell Park—16
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Schools

Hildale’s public schools outperform 73% of Utah districts

The public schools Hildale’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 73% of Utah’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

B+School Grade
SchoolGradesStudentsGrade
Water Canyon SchoolPK–6276C
Water Canyon High7–12311C
NCES · EDFacts · graded within UT on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
Natural hazards

High risk, with inland flooding at the top

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.

76risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
76High riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingAvalanchesWildfire
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health

Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns

Hildale beats the Utah average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.

B+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Utah
4 better21 too close to call7 worse
What stands outHildaleUT
Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth8%9.8%
Fewer adults who have had cancer5.9%7.2%
More smokers10.8%8.1%
Kane County Hospital
26.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
28th
percentile among UT towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate

Four seasons, hot summers

Hildale has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

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, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute

Most working residents commute out of Hildale

Most working residents leave Hildale for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Springdale (17%), St. George (16%) and Hurricane (10%). Half commute less than 25 miles.

7%work in town

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
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety

Less crime per resident than 41% of U.S. towns

Hildale reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 59% report less.

C+Safety Grade

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
41st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
27th
percentile among UT towns
4
violent crimes reported in 2025
9
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Housing

A typical Hildale home is worth about $499K

The typical Hildale home is worth about $499,000, up 9.4% in a year, 7% below the Utah typical home.

$499KZillow home value

Typical home value

Hildale$499K
Utah$535K
+9.4%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Small town

1,372 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

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2006 · Hildale, Utah · Wikimedia Commons
Hildale’s story

63 years in pictures

5 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.

Colorado City, Arizona (3)Utah National Guard assist local first responders in search and rescue efforts after flash floods hit2016-03-20 12 21 31 "Welcome to Arizona" sign at the south end of Utah State Route 59 and the west end of Arizona State…
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Famous people from Hildale

3 notable people were born in Hildale.

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About Hildale

City in Utah, United States

Official town website ↗

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
Population
1,127
Area
5.6 sq mi
Elevation
5,049 ft
ZIP code
84784
Area code
435

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