Rich County
UT · Pop. 2,588 · Rural County
Rich County is a rural county in Utah, spanning 1,029 square miles with 2,588 residents at a density of 2.5 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, barley. A median home price of $291,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.29% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4a with a 68-day growing season, average summer highs of 77.9°F and average winter lows of 4.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 13.5 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Evanston Regional Hospital is 29.5 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.5% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.29% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 99.5% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- At 2.5 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.4% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 9.5% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- A 68-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 13.5 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- The nearest hospital, Evanston Regional Hospital, is 29.5 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- Average winter lows of 4.3°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
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Homesteading in Rich County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Rich County?
- Rich County is in USDA hardiness zone 4a with a 68-day growing season, average summer highs of 77.9°F, and average winter lows of 4.3°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, barley.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $291,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.29%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 99.5% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Evanston Regional Hospital is 29.5 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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.
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