Uintah County

UT · Pop. 26,863 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Uintah County is a rural county in UT with a population of approximately 26,863.

$/Acre: $945
Property Tax: 0.58%
Growing Season: 167 days
Broadband: 52%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 18.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%
Local Sales Tax2%
Combined Sales Tax8.1%
Cost of Living Index94.5
Median Household Income$90,979
Poverty Rate10%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$945
Median Home Price$224K
Acres for Sale4756
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season167 days
Annual Rainfall12.3 inches
Avg Summer High82°F
Avg Winter Low19°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation2,124 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire7/10
Tornado3/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)255 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)5.7
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K373
Property Crime /100K374
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage52%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town21 miles
Nearest City55 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%
Ag EconomyStrong