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Carbon County

UT · Pop. 20,446 · Rural County

57/100Homestead Score

Carbon County sits in Utah across 1,479 square miles, home to 20,446 people at 13.8 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, corn. A median home price of $201,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.64% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 153-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.9°F and average winter lows of 16.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 10.1 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Castleview Hospital is 13.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 98% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.64%
Growing Season: 153 days
Broadband: 98%
Density: 13.8/sq mi

Pros

  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.64% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • Broadband reaches 98% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • At 13.8 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • A 153-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
  • Annual rainfall of just 10.1 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.64%
Median Household Income$53,673
Poverty Rate16.8%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$201K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6a
Growing Season153 days
Annual Rainfall10.1 inches
Avg Summer High85.9°F
Avg Winter Low16.4°F
Top CropsHay, Haylage, Corn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire7/10
Tornado2/10
Flood3/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalCastleview Hospital (13.8 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage98%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Carbon County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Carbon County?
Carbon County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 153-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.9°F, and average winter lows of 16.4°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $201,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.64%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 98% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Castleview Hospital is 13.8 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital 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.