Salt Lake County

UT · Pop. 130,434 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Salt Lake County is a mixed county in UT with a population of approximately 130,434.

$/Acre: $8,021

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 125 days

Broadband: 54%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 232.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1.52%

Combined Sales Tax7.62%

Cost of Living Index100

Median Household Income$49,109

Poverty Rate24.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,021

Median Home Price$498K

Acres for Sale231

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season125 days

Annual Rainfall8.1 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,470 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)280 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K338

Property Crime /100K422

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage54%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyWeak