Emery County

UT · Pop. 142,258 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Emery County is a suburban county in UT with a population of approximately 142,258.

$/Acre: $3,485

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 186 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 85.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax0.57%

Combined Sales Tax6.67%

Cost of Living Index97.2

Median Household Income$92,311

Poverty Rate8.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,485

Median Home Price$364K

Acres for Sale973

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season186 days

Annual Rainfall12.1 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,210 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)230 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K151

Property Crime /100K207

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyModerate