St. George culture for Ex-Mormons

I used to live in Salt Lake Valley, and left for medical school in 2016 with my 3-month old daughter. I am a completely different person now than I was when I left. But I love Utah to the roots. I consider Utah my home, but my family has been raised outside of Utah while I completed medical training.

I recently received a job offer for St. George, but I am concerned regarding community acceptance. It may seem silly, but will we be perceived as second-class citizens? Will my daughters have friends whose parents allow play dates?
I love the Utah community but haven’t lived there as an ex-Mormon and don’t know what it will be like. Any thoughts and experiences?