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St. George is being called the best small city, but it's not all sunshine and rainbows. Major issues like water scarcity and sky-high housing prices are casting a shadow over the city's top ranking.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days.
While the city is getting national praise, residents are feeling the pinch from rising housing costs and potential water restrictions impacting utility bills.
The city's image and potentially tourism benefit from the 'best small city' title.
Residents are facing affordability issues with housing and potential future water restrictions.
Why this booming southern Utah city now claims the No. 1 spot in national ‘best performing cities’ ranking sltrib.com
'This is huge': St. George tops Milken ranking of best-performing small cities nationwide St. George News
'The city is doing fabulous': St. George mayor delivers 2025 State of the City address St. George News
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