Utah County

UT · Pop. 11,123 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Utah County is a rural county in UT with a population of approximately 11,123.

$/Acre: $979

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 111 days

Broadband: 35%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 9.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1.45%

Combined Sales Tax7.55%

Cost of Living Index106.6

Median Household Income$45,783

Poverty Rate24.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$979

Median Home Price$284K

Acres for Sale2430

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season111 days

Annual Rainfall19.8 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,043 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)192 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K461

Property Crime /100K620

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyStrong