Iron County

UT · Pop. 21,999 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Iron County is a suburban county in UT with a population of approximately 21,999.

$/Acre: $1,048

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 143 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 29.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1.07%

Combined Sales Tax7.17%

Cost of Living Index106.3

Median Household Income$59,768

Poverty Rate12.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,048

Median Home Price$211K

Acres for Sale1594

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season143 days

Annual Rainfall16.2 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,190 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)273 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K206

Property Crime /100K275

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyModerate