Duchesne County

UT · Pop. 158,789 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Duchesne County is a mixed county in UT with a population of approximately 158,789.

$/Acre: $10,194

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 144 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 273.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax0.39%

Combined Sales Tax6.49%

Cost of Living Index94.9

Median Household Income$49,756

Poverty Rate22.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,194

Median Home Price$581K

Acres for Sale2096

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season144 days

Annual Rainfall13.7 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,781 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado2/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)386 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K309

Property Crime /100K353

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak