Wayne County

UT · Pop. 195,081 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Wayne County is a mixed county in UT with a population of approximately 195,081.

$/Acre: $6,201

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 159 days

Broadband: 48%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 167.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1.82%

Combined Sales Tax7.92%

Cost of Living Index99.6

Median Household Income$94,584

Poverty Rate16.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,201

Median Home Price$417K

Acres for Sale4516

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season159 days

Annual Rainfall13.6 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,952 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)196 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K211

Property Crime /100K235

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage48%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyWeak