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Beaver County

UT · Pop. 7,172 · Rural County

46/100Homestead Score

Beaver County sits in Utah across 2,583 square miles, home to 7,172 people at 2.8 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, corn, haylage. The median home price is $288,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.39%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 132-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.9°F and average winter lows of 17.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 10.5 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Milford Memorial Hospital is 12.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 88.3% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.39%
Growing Season: 132 days
Broadband: 88.3%
Density: 2.8/sq mi

Pros

  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.39% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • At 2.8 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3% reflects a stable local job base.
  • A low poverty rate of 7.5% signals a relatively stable local economy.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • A 132-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
  • Annual rainfall of just 10.5 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.39%
Median Household Income$85,603
Poverty Rate7.5%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$288K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6a
Growing Season132 days
Annual Rainfall10.5 inches
Avg Summer High88.9°F
Avg Winter Low17.3°F
Top CropsHay, Corn, Haylage

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire9/10
Tornado1/10
Flood1/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalMilford Memorial Hospital (12.9 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88.3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Beaver County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Beaver County?
Beaver County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 132-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.9°F, and average winter lows of 17.3°F. The established crops are hay, corn, haylage.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $288,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.39%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 88.3% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
How close is healthcare?
Milford Memorial Hospital is 12.9 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals in the county.

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them.