How high is Saint George?

Saint George sits at 2,700 ft (823 m) above sea level, measured from Copernicus GLO-30 satellite data. That sits below Utah’s average of 6,014 ft (1,833 m) — on the lower side for the state, with about 100% of Utah higher.

Interactive 3D elevation map of the Saint George, Utah area, from the Copernicus GLO-30 model

A live 3D slice of the terrain around Saint George, from our satellite elevation model. Saint George is marked at 2,700 ft (823 m); the highest ground in view reaches 10,361 ft (3,158 m). Drag to spin it (tap to start on mobile).

Saint George in Utah

Here’s the useful context: Saint George, at 2,700 ft (823 m), sits roughly 3,314 ft (1,010 m) below Utah’s average elevation of 6,014 ft (1,833 m). Despite its reputation it’s on the lower side for its state — our model puts about 100% of Utah’s land higher than the city.

2,185 ft — Utah low▲ Saint George 2,700 ft · avg 6,014 ft ┈13,507 ft — Utah high

The terrain around Saint George

Across this view the land rises toward the east. The western third of the frame averages about 3,743 ft (1,141 m); the eastern third about 5,007 ft (1,526 m) — a climb of roughly 1,266 ft (386 m), topping out near 10,361 ft (3,158 m) at the edge of the frame. That is the mountain front Saint George sits against.

You can read the whole story in the map above — the flatter ground where the city sits, and the way the land gathers into peaks nearby. It’s the difference between where you stand and what you can see from it.

What Saint George’s altitude means

At 2,700 ft (823 m), Saint George is low enough that altitude barely registers. The air holds close to the oxygen your body expects nearer sea level, so arriving here brings none of the breathlessness or fast dehydration that higher cities do. If altitude is on your mind, this isn’t the place to worry about it.

How Saint George compares

Among Utah’s larger cities, Saint George is the lowest by elevation. For a familiar yardstick, that puts it well below Denver’s mile-high 5,280 ft (1,609 m).

Vernal — 5,335 ft (1,626 m)
Provo — 4,560 ft (1,390 m)
Logan — 4,537 ft (1,383 m)
Grantsville — 4,311 ft (1,314 m)
Ogden — 4,308 ft (1,313 m)
Salt Lake City — 4,268 ft (1,301 m)
Saint George — 2,700 ft (823 m)

Saint George elevation FAQ

How high is Saint George?: Saint George’s elevation is about 2,700 ft (823 m) above sea level at the city center, measured from Copernicus GLO-30 satellite data.
Is Saint George high or low for Utah?: On the low side. At 2,700 ft (823 m) it sits below Utah’s average of 6,014 ft (1,833 m), with about 100% of the state higher.
Does Saint George’s altitude affect visitors?: Not really. At 2,700 ft (823 m), Saint George is low enough that the air feels much like it does near sea level.

Explore more

↑ Utah’s full elevation map — the whole state in interactive 3D, with its high and low points and average elevation.
· Blog: Average Elevation by State — where Utah’s 6,014 ft (1,833 m) mean ranks.
· Blog: Elevation vs Altitude — what a city’s elevation figure actually measures.

Saint George’s elevation is a native ~30 m windowed-median sample from Copernicus GLO-30 (ESA); the Utah figures are computed across the state from the same model. The 3D view is a fine windowed sample at roughly 206 m resolution, sharp enough to resolve the surrounding ridgelines. Data as of 2026-08-17.