Local Facts Housing: An amazing array of properties and housing is available in St. George and the surrounding areas with a variety of locations, sizes, styles and costs. The Washington County Board of Realtors reports the average home sells for approximately $145,000. Demographics: St. George/Washington County is located in the Southwest corner of Utah, six miles from the Arizona State Line on I-15. Washington County has mild, low humidity winters with over 300 sunny days per year. It has a desert climate, elevation of 2,760 feet, clear skies, warm winters and hot summers. Average precipitation is 8" per year. Population:  St. George - 50,000. Washington County - 85,000. Medical Facilities: Dixie Regional Medical Center, a 137 bed regional hospital with 96 physicians and specialists. As an IHC facility, DRMC is fully supported by referral services and a network of other facilities and staff members of one of America's finest health care systems. A new IHC Health Center contains a instacare facility, imaging services, physical therapy, workmed center and a pharmacy. Airport: St. George Airport houses the Sky West/Delta Connection, one of six top national commuter airlines. Las Vegas McCarran International Airport is 120 miles to the south. Salt Lake City International Airport is 305 miles to the north. Civic Organizations: AARP, American Red Cross, Artists' Gallery, Chamber of Commerce, Duaghters of Utah Pioneers, Dixie Care & Share, Exchange Club, Elks, Ladies of the Elks, Kiwanis Club, Lady Lions, Lions Club, Rotary Club and others. Schools: Washington County School District has 14 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 2 sixth grade centers, 5 high schools, 1 alternative high school and Dixie College. Utilities: Utah Power & Light, Dixie Escalante REA, City of St. George, Questar Gas and Petrolane. Shopping: St. George shoppers are treated to a wide variety of shopping choices. The Red Cliffs Mall features about 70 national stores and restaurants. Zion Factory Stores opened 39 corporation-owned stores. They expanded recently and opened the Promanade Stores with approximately 20 stores. Major Employers: Albertsons, Andrus Trucking, Dixie College, Dixie Regional Medical Center, City of St. George, Sky West Airlines, Walmart, Washington County School District. Churches: Catholic, Christian Science, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Community Baptist, Dixie Assembly of God, First Apostolic Church, First Southern Baptist, First United Methodist, Good Shepherd Presbyterian, Grace Espiscopal, Jehova's Witness, Presbyterian Church, Seventh Day Adventist, Trinity Lutheran. Local Events & Attractions: Celebrity Concert Series, Southwest Symphony, St. George Art Museum, Tuacahn, Utah Amphitheater, St. George Marathon, Huntsman World Senior Games, Rotary Bowl, Dixie Round-up Rodeo, Live Walking Tour, Sand Hollow Aquatic Center, Washington County Fair, Dixie Convention Center. Area Attractions: Zion, Bryce & North Rim of Grand Canyon National Parks, Cedar Breaks & Pipe Springs National Monuments, Snow Canyon State Park, Virgin River Gorge, Kolob Canyons, Quail Lake & Gunlock Reservoirs, Lake Powell, Lake Mead. All of these are within easy driving distances. 9 area golf courses operate year round.