Electric companies in Washington County, Utah
Washington County, UT ranks 1 of 29 Utah counties for ice storm risk, FEMA score 52.2. Washington County in Utah has 189,827 residents and 4 utilities listed by EIA, with home prices of 8.92 to 12.52 cents per kWh.
Washington County on the map
Washington County darker: more storm events
Outage risk in Washington County
Washington County, UT, NWS storm events 2015 to 2025: 115 in all, 60.6 per 100,000 residents of 189,827, rank 13 of 29 Utah counties. Property damage in Washington County, UT: $5.4M, with 5 direct injuries or deaths.
Events by year in Washington County, UT
events a year, Washington County, UT
- 1'15
- 3'16
- 3'17
- 0'18
- 0'19
- 4'20
- 23'21
- 24'22
- 31'23
- 19'24
- 7'25
Events by type
| Washington County, UT | FEMA | Score | Rank | Events | Peak | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County, UT, thunderstorm and high wind | Very Low | 13.4 | 12 of 29 | 63 | 2022 (18) | $220K |
| Washington County, UT, tornado | Very Low | 6.0 | 16 of 29 | 1 | 2017 (1) | $0 |
| Washington County, UT, ice storm | Relatively Low | 52.2 | 1 of 29 | 0 | none | $0 |
| Washington County, UT, winter storm and heavy snow | Relatively Low | 47.3 | 26 of 29 | 43 | 2023 (20) | $92K |
| Washington County, UT, heat wave | Relatively Moderate | 90.8 | 3 of 29 | 6 | 2021 (4) | $0 |
Washington County, UT, no score or events: hurricane and tropical storm.
Electric utilities in Washington County
| Utility listed for Washington County, UT | Type | Home price ¢/kWh | Yearly bill at 774 kWh | Share of Washington County, UT median income of $76,411 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Escalante R E A, Inc in Washington County, UT | Cooperative | 8.92 | $829 | 1.08% |
| City of St George in Washington County, UT | Municipal | 11.40 | $1,059 | 1.39% |
| Garkane Energy Coop, Inc in Washington County, UT | Cooperative | 11.45 | $1,063 | 1.39% |
| PacifiCorp in Washington County, UT | Investor Owned | 12.52 | $1,163 | 1.52% |
Prices are statewide utility averages, not a county price.
Facts about Washington County
- Residents of Washington County, UT, ACS 2023
- 189,8275 of 29 Utah counties
- Households in Washington County, UT
- 66,9142.84 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Washington County, UT
- 72.6%48,574 owner and 18,340 renter households
- Median household income in Washington County, UT
- $76,41114 of 29 Utah counties
- Housing units in Washington County, UT
- 78,99312,079 vacant or seasonal, 15.3% of the units
- Homes heated by electricity in Washington County, UT
- 39.8%26,624 homes, 3 of 29 Utah counties
- Utilities listed for Washington County, UT
- 44 with a home price: Dixie Escalante R E A, Inc, City of St George, Garkane Energy Coop, Inc
- Lowest home price in Washington County, UT
- 8.92 ¢/kWhDixie Escalante R E A, Inc, 28.7% below the highest
- Highest home price in Washington County, UT
- 12.52 ¢/kWhPacifiCorp
- Monthly bill gap in Washington County, UT
- $28between the two at 774 kWh, $334 a year, 0.44% of the Washington County, UT median income
- ZIP areas touching Washington County, UT
- 2184720 to 84790
- Outage-linked storm events in Washington County, UT
- 115NWS storm events, 2015 to 2025
- Homes built before 1980 in Washington County, UT
- 11.3%median year built 2002
- Flood claims in Washington County, UT
- 23NFIP 2015 to 2025, $804K paid
- Home energy burden in Washington County, UT
- 1.9%$1,272 a year on electricity (DOE LEAD)
Housing and heating in Washington County
Washington County, UT: 8,957 of 78,993 homes were built before 1980 and 43,260 in 2000 or later. Washington County, UT has 58,342 detached houses, 7,427 homes in 5+ unit buildings, 3,119 mobile homes, and 18,340 of 66,914 households rent.
Age of homes in Washington County, UT
% of homes by decade built, Washington County, UT
- 1pre-40
- 140s
- 150s
- 260s
- 770s
- 1480s
- 2090s
- 2700s
- 2310s
- 520+
Heating fuel in Washington County, UT
| Washington County, UT | Value | State median | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County, UT, median year built | 2002 | 1987 | +15 years | 2 of 29 |
| Washington County, UT, built before 1980 | 11.3% | 42.8% | -31.5 points | 29 of 29 |
| Washington County, UT, built 2000 or later | 54.8% | 30.1% | +24.7 points | 2 of 29 |
| Washington County, UT, detached houses | 73.9% | 76.6% | -2.7 points | 18 of 29 |
| Washington County, UT, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 9.4% | 4.3% | +5.1 points | 9 of 29 |
| Washington County, UT, mobile homes | 3.9% | 5.1% | -1.1 points | 19 of 29 |
| Washington County, UT, renter households | 27.4% | 21.6% | +5.8 points | 8 of 29 |
| Washington County, UT, median home value | $465,600 | $350,900 | +$114,700 | 8 of 29 |
| Washington County, UT, median gross rent a month | $1,464 | $1,018 | +$446 | 6 of 29 |
| Washington County, UT, people per household | 2.80 | 2.97 | -0.17 | 22 of 29 |
Cost of living with electricity in Washington County
Washington County, UT: electricity $1,272 a year per home (DOE LEAD), all home energy $1,800, 1.9% of $94,195 income. 64,151 households in Washington County, UT spend about $81.6 million a year on electricity and $115.5 million on all home energy. Lower-income homes in Washington County, UT ($24,316 a year) spend 6.1% of income, 3.2 times the all-home figure.
Energy burden in Washington County, UT
| Washington County, UT | Homes | Income | Power | Gas | Other | Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County, UT, all households | 64,151 | $94,195 | $1,272 | $511 | $17 | 1.9% |
| Washington County, UT, lower income | 15,760 | $24,316 | $1,072 | $396 | $21 | 6.1% |
| Washington County, UT, owners | 46,477 | $109,945 | $1,379 | $606 | $19 | 1.8% |
| Washington County, UT, renters | 17,674 | $52,778 | $991 | $260 | $11 | 2.4% |
Flood claims and flood insurance in Washington County
Washington County, UT: 23 NFIP flood claims in 2015 to 2025, $804K paid, median paid claim $9,530.
250 of 73,265 residential structures in Washington County, UT carry an NFIP contract. 293 NFIP policies of any type were in force in Washington County, UT on 8 Sep 2026.
Washington County, UT: claims history, not an outage count.
Flood claims by year in Washington County, UT
flood claims a year, Washington County, UT
- <5'15
- <5'16
- <5'17
- <5'18
- 5'19
- <5'20
- <5'21
- <5'22
- <5'23
- 0'24
- <5'25
| Washington County, UT | Value | Median county | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County, UT, claims 2015-2025 | 23 | — | 5 of 11 |
| Washington County, UT, paid 2015-2025 | $804K | — | 1 of 11 |
| Washington County, UT, median paid claim | $9,530 | — | — |
| Washington County, UT, claims per 1,000 homes | 0.3 | 0.3 | 7 of 11 |
| Washington County, UT, homes with flood insurance | 0.3% | 0.3% | 12 of 26 |
| Washington County, UT, policies in force | 293 | — | — |
| Washington County, UT, repetitive-loss properties | <5 | — | — |
Washington County, UT: OpenFEMA NFIP, claims as of 8 Sep 2026, insured share as of 3 Aug 2026; counts under 5 are hidden.
Washington County: flood claims by state, flood hub.
Analyst note on Washington County
Washington County, UT touches 21 ZIP areas, 84720 to 84790, about 9,039 residents each. Washington County, UT counts 189,827 residents in 66,914 households. 26,624 of the 66,914 homes in Washington County, UT heat with electricity.
Household income in Washington County, UT is $76,411; 48,574 of its 66,914 households own. Washington County, UT has 78,993 housing units, 12,079 (15.3%) vacant or seasonal, and 18,340 rented homes. Washington County, UT logged 115 storm events for its 189,827 residents.
The median home in Washington County, UT dates from 2002. Homes in Washington County, UT pay $1,272 a year for electricity. Washington County, UT home prices run Dixie Escalante R E A, Inc to PacifiCorp, $28 a month apart at 774 kWh.
Bill and heat pump calculator, Washington County
Compare Washington County with its neighbours
- Iron County sits 36 miles northeast of Washington County, UT with 60,201 residents, 81 storm events, median home built 1996, energy burden 2.2%, income $65,527.
- Beaver County sits 85 miles northeast of Washington County, UT with 7,172 residents, 92 storm events, median home built 1975, energy burden 2.6%, income $85,603.
- Piute County sits 103 miles northeast of Washington County, UT with 1,705 residents, 44 storm events, median home built 1976, energy burden 4.2%, income $44,650.
- Millard County sits 127 miles northeast of Washington County, UT with 13,179 residents, 76 storm events, median home built 1974, energy burden 2.8%, income $70,877.
- Sevier County sits 130 miles northeast of Washington County, UT with 21,854 residents, 74 storm events, median home built 1978, energy burden 2.3%, income $73,765.
Cities in Washington County
- St. George electricity rates99,184 residents
- Washington electricity rates30,686 residents
ZIP codes in Washington County
- 84720
- 84722
- 84725
- 84733
- 84737
- 84738
- 84745
- 84746
- 84757
- 84763
- 84765
- 84767
- 84770
- 84774
- 84779
- 84780
- 84781
- 84782
- 84783
- 84784
- 84790
Utah: home prices since 2001, planned plants.
Questions on Washington County
Washington County, UT: what do homes pay for electricity?
Washington County, UT homes paid 8.92 to 12.52 cents per kWh in 2024 across 4 listed utilities: $69 to $97 a month at 774 kWh, 1.08% to 1.52% of Washington County, UT income.
Washington County, UT: how many homes heat with electricity?
Washington County, UT: 26,624 of 66,914 occupied homes, 39.8%, rank 3 of 29.
Washington County, UT: median household income?
$76,411 in Washington County, UT, rank 14 of 29; 189,827 residents, 66,914 households.
Washington County, UT: outage-linked storms since 2015?
Washington County, UT: 115 NWS events, peak year 2023.
Washington County, UT: flood insurance claims since 2015?
Washington County, UT: 23 NFIP flood claims, $804K paid, 0.3 per 1,000 homes, 0.3% of homes insured.
How old are the homes in Washington County, UT?
Washington County, UT: median home built 2002; 11.3% predate 1980, 73.9% detached, 9.4% in 5+ unit buildings.
Washington County, UT: share of income for energy?
Washington County, UT homes spend $1,272 a year on electricity, $1,800 on all energy: 1.9% of $94,195; 6.1% for lower incomes.