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La Verkin, UT
City in Washington County, Utah. ZIP codes: 84745, 84774.
Population
4,476
Land area
13.6sq mi
People per sq mi
328
ZIP codes
2
La Verkin and its ZIP codes
La Verkin at a glance
- La Verkin is about 8 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,269, 28% below the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $393,300 (20% below Utah) and median rent is $1,392 a month.
Local data for La Verkin, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Verkin, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,269
Poverty rate
23.5%
Median home value
$393,300
Median rent
$1,392/mo
Homeownership
76.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
31.3
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (321), Irish Americans (313), Mexican Americans (178).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for La Verkin.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,877
89,775 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,047
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $7,656 per person
PPP loans
$5.2M
89 loans, 723 jobs reported
How people get to work
La Verkin, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.0%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Verkin, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
509
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
250
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
98° / 29°F
11.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Verkin, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
ZIP codes in La Verkin
2 in or overlapping La Verkin. Population shown
Cities near La Verkin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VirginTown | 3.8 mi | 11.8 |
| ToquervilleCity | 4.2 mi | 22.2 |
| LeedsTown | 5.9 mi | 6.3 |
| HurricaneCity | 8.6 mi | 52.7 |
| RockvilleTown | 12 mi | 8.5 |
| Apple ValleyTown | 13 mi | 39.7 |
| SpringdaleTown | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| WashingtonCity | 16 mi | 36.1 |
| New HarmonyTown | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Pine ValleyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.4 |
| HildaleCity | 20 mi | 9.1 |
| St. GeorgeCity | 21 mi | 77.4 |
| KanarravilleTown | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| Colorado City, AZTown | 23 mi | 8.9 |
| Santa ClaraCity | 24 mi | 6.1 |
| Dammeron ValleyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Verkin, UT in?
- La Verkin is in Washington County, Utah.
- What ZIP codes are in La Verkin, UT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping La Verkin include 84745, 84774.
- What is the population of La Verkin, UT?
- About 4,476 people live in La Verkin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Verkin?
- Nearby places include Virgin (3.8 mi), Toquerville (4.2 mi), Leeds (5.9 mi), Hurricane (8.6 mi), Rockville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023