La Verkin, Utah
La Verkin is a city of 4,476 people in Washington County, Utah, founded in 1897.
Why visit La Verkin
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 5 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Hurricane Mesa, Hurricane Canal and Hurricane-LaVerkin Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 98°F; December lows average 28°F.
Weather in La Verkin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About La Verkin
La Verkin is a city in Washington County, Utah, United States. The population was 4,354 as of 2020, an increase from 4,060 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article La Verkin, Utah (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks7
Hurricane Canal
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Canal in Washington County, Utah, United States of America
Hurricane-LaVerkin Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic bridge in Washington County, Utah, United States
James Jepson Jr. House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic home in Virgin, Utah, United States
John Steele House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic home in Toquerville, Utah
Naegle Winery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic building in Toquerville, Utah, United States
Thomas Forsyth House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in Utah, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes5
Red Fort Cuisine Of India
Restaurant · Indian · 2.2 mi
150 North State Street
Mo, We-Sa 12:00-14:30, 16:30-21:00
River Rock Roasting Co.
Cafe · 2.9 mi
394 South State Street, La Verkin
Mo-Sa 06:30-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00
History
Theories about the origin of the city's name suggest that it may be a corruption of the Spanish la virgen, after the nearby Virgin River, or possibly an error in the transcription of the term "beaver skin."
The city made national headlines in 2001 when the City Council passed an ordinance declaring La Verkin a "United Nations-free zone".
From the History section of La Verkin, Utah on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
La Quinta Inn & Suites La Verkin-Gateway to Zion
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
101 East 500 North, La Verkin
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare1
Map of La Verkin
46 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 29°F | 1.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 33°F | 1.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 40°F | 1.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 44°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 52°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 94°F | 61°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 98°F | 68°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 67°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 59°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 47°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 35°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 28°F | 1.2 in | 0.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for La Verkin (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Washington County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-06-20: Forsyth Fire (Fire)
- 2020-07-13: Veyo West Fire (Fire)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-06-21: Saddle Fire (Fire)
- 2012-11-03: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
St. George Regional Airport (SGU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Hurricane 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Washington 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Hildale 20 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- St. George 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Colorado City 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- Ivins 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Centennial Park 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Cedar City 32 mi north, about 52 min by car
- Enterprise 36 mi northwest, about 58 min by car
- Enoch 39 mi north, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- La Verkin, near Zion, Elin Beckmann, CC BY 2.0
- Hurricane-LaVerkin Bridge, Brian C. Grogan, Public domain
- Forsyth House Toquerville Utah, Ntsimp, CC0
- James Jepson Jr. House Last, Anuzman1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Naegle Winery, P. Kent Fairbanks, Public domain
- Hurricane Canal into cliff, Jack Boucher, Public domain
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