Hurricane, Utah
"Hurricane? Are there really hurricanes in Utah?" Well, no. This is Utah, not Florida. "How did the town get the name Hurricane?" Legend has it that one windy day in the 1860s Mormon leader Erastus Snow had a whirlwind blow the top off a buggy he was driving. He reportedly said, Well, that was a Hurricane. We'll name this the Hurricane Hill.
We do have some very windy days, especially during the winter, when there can be gusts over 50 miles per hour.
By the way, Hurricane is pronounced "Her-ah-kun" by the locals. Don't want you to sound like a tourist.
Southern Utah
St. George is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States.
Education
A recent Wallethub study released in 2022 showcased the best and worst school systems in the United States. Utah placed at #13 overall. Using factors such as dropout rate, safety, class size, and test scores.
Utah ranked 12 in quality while 16 in school safety. Utah was also ranked second in average SAT scores.
Economy
Southern Utah's economy is strong with joby growth, low unemployment, and a growing consumer base.
