What are the schools like in Hildale, UT?

Hildale is served primarily by Washington District. The district operates 29 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 14 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.1:1.

What is the median household income in Hildale?

The median household income in Hildale, UT is $65,179 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.4%.

What is the weather like in Hildale, UT?

Hildale has an average high temperature of 48.9°F in January and 94.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.4 inches.

Hildale, UT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hildale, UT affordable or expensive?

Hildale's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hildale is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $363,000 and the median rent is $1,083 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hildale, UT?

Hildale has a violent crime rate of 236.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 944.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hildale, UT a Good Place to Live?

Hildale is a small town of 1,076 in Utah, with a median household income of $65,179 and a 6.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Hildale stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hildale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hildale city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.1

Hildale's overall cost of living index is 96.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hildale costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hildale, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$363,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,083	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	45.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,179	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hildale's violent crime rate is 236.2 per 100,000 residents — 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

236.2 /100k

Property Crime

944.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hildale is served primarily by Washington District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hildale, UT	National Avg
School District	Washington District	—
Elementary Schools	29	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	14	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	23.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hildale sees average highs of 48.9°F in January and 94.6°F in July, with 14.3 inches of annual precipitation and 12.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hildale, UT
Average High — January	48.9°F
Average High — July	94.6°F
Annual Precipitation	14.3"
Annual Snowfall	12.4"

Demographics

Metric	Hildale, UT	National Avg
Population	1,076	—
Median Age	26.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	36.3%	22.2%
65 and over	6.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Colorado City, AZ 4 mi Centennial Park, AZ 5 mi Cane Beds, AZ 7 mi Apple Valley, UT 8 mi Rockville, UT 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Hildale

Hildale, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

84784

Hildale vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hildale, UT affordable or expensive?

Hildale's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hildale roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $363,000 and median rent is $1,083/month.

What is the crime rate in Hildale, UT?

Hildale's violent crime rate is 236.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 944.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hildale?

Public schools in Hildale are operated by Washington District. The district has 29 elementary, 5 middle, and 14 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.1:1. 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hildale, UT a good place to live?

Hildale, UT has a population of 1,076, a median household income of $65,179, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hildale?

Hildale averages 48.9°F in January and 94.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.3 inches with about 12.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hildale?

Hildale, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84784.

What is the population of Hildale?

The population of Hildale, Utah is 1,076 with a median age of 26.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hildale?

Key numbers for living in Hildale: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $363,000, median household income $65,179, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hildale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.