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