Garfield County

UT · Pop. 88,316 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Garfield County is a suburban county in UT with a population of approximately 88,316.

$/Acre: $1,457

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 173 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 51.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax0.89%

Combined Sales Tax6.99%

Cost of Living Index99.6

Median Household Income$90,984

Poverty Rate11.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,457

Median Home Price$284K

Acres for Sale763

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season173 days

Annual Rainfall9.7 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,289 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)188 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K287

Property Crime /100K351

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyModerate