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Southern
Utah Economy -
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Lifestyle, low cost
of living and doing business, infrastructure, work force and
climate put all the elements in place for a resilient economic
future for existing and new business in the St. George area.
Washington County has enjoyed a very diverse, ever growing, and
robust economy since the mid 1960's.
Washington County, though not
recession proof, has enjoyed a degree of insulation from the
economic woes of other areas of our country. Currently at
3.8% the jobless rate remains very low. Washington County
employment growth remains remarkably robust given the national
slowdown. Year-over job expansion was about 4.4% during 2001.
Misc. Stats:
Average Yearly Family Income : $42,338
Projected Population 2010 : 131,880
St. George has a 93.7% Cost of Living Index (ACCRA)
Top Employers:
| Employer |
Sector |
Employment
Range
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| Wash Co. Schools |
Public Education |
1,000-1,999 |
| Dixie Regional |
Health Care |
700-999 |
| WalMart |
Retail Trade |
700-999 |
| Dixie College |
Higher Education |
700-999 |
| St. George City |
Local Government |
500-699 |
| Federal Government |
Government |
400-499 |
| Washington County |
Local Government |
300-399 |
| Andrus Trucking |
Trucking |
200-299 |
| SkyWest Airlines |
Air Transportation |
200-299 |
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