Summit County

UT · Pop. 105,919 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Summit County is a mixed county in UT with a population of approximately 105,919.

$/Acre: $7,637

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 170 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 287/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1.42%

Combined Sales Tax7.52%

Cost of Living Index94

Median Household Income$67,148

Poverty Rate16.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,637

Median Home Price$530K

Acres for Sale2576

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season170 days

Annual Rainfall14.4 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,864 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)139 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K210

Property Crime /100K154

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyWeak