Box Elder County

UT · Pop. 196,728 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Box Elder County is a mixed county in UT with a population of approximately 196,728.

$/Acre: $7,133

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 134 days

Broadband: 45%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 223.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1.91%

Combined Sales Tax8.01%

Cost of Living Index100.6

Median Household Income$59,147

Poverty Rate11.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,133

Median Home Price$437K

Acres for Sale2020

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season134 days

Annual Rainfall16.5 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,019 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)320 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K299

Property Crime /100K311

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital45.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage45%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak