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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Town numbers

ZIP code84779

Area code435

Living in Virgin

Housing in Virgin

$583K▲ 1.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Virgin home is worth about $583,000, up 1.8% in a year, 9% above the Utah typical home.

Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Virgin

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Most working residents leave Virgin for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are St. George (18%), Springdale (14%) and Hurricane (12%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

St. George

18%

Springdale

14%

Hurricane

12%

Hildale

5%Work in townlive and work in Virgin 19 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 369Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Virgin →

Health in Virgin

Compared with Utah

5better than UT·14worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 3▲ 1▼ 3 close Mind 1▲ 2▼ 2 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

8.5%Fewer binge drinkersUT 12.4% · better 76.1%More adults treating high blood pressureUT 65.6% · better 9%More adults with COPDUT 4.6% · worse

Care nearby

St. George Regional HospitalSt. George · 22 mi · ER

Family Healthcare Zion Canyon ClinicSpringdale · 11.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Virgin · CMS · HRSAHealth in Virgin →

Natural hazards in Virgin

High

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

🌊 Inland flooding🏔️ Avalanches🔥 Wildfire

0Does Virgin flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 12 declared for Washington County MapVirgin vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Virgin →

Climate in Virgin

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Virgin has mild winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 99°, a January night drops to 29°, and about 1 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

53° / 30°Winter

74° / 44°Spring

97° / 65°Summer

76° / 47°Fall

How much snow does Virgin get?About 1 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 5, with the last in spring around Apr 1.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Virgin →

Schools in Virgin

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B⁺

School Grade B+

The public schools Virgin’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.

Schools1

Falcon Ridge RanchHigh · Grades 7–12 · 26 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within UT. Ratings are from neighbors.