Washington County

UT · Pop. 47,700 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Washington County is a suburban county in UT with a population of approximately 47,700.

$/Acre: $1,901

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 129 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 49.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1.39%

Combined Sales Tax7.49%

Cost of Living Index97.9

Median Household Income$38,899

Poverty Rate9.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,901

Median Home Price$188K

Acres for Sale3450

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season129 days

Annual Rainfall12.1 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,084 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)377 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K204

Property Crime /100K266

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyModerate