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