Piute
Utah

What stands out

Against every county in America, Piute County is unusual in three ways: homeownership is among the highest in America (91%), the share working from home is among the highest in America (22%), and population growth is among the fastest growing in America (+3.8% a year). Within Utah it ranks 1st of 29 counties for homeownership.

Where you are

You live in Piute County, Utah. 1,764 people live here with you, so most faces are familiar. The population grew 3.8% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +64).

Utah has a flat income tax of 4.45% and taxes Social Security, though a tax credit removes it for lower and middle incomes. The state has the youngest population and largest households in the country, and the Wasatch Front from Ogden to Provo holds most residents. Home prices rose sharply after 2019. Alcohol is sold through state stores under rules that differ from every other state.

Money

The typical household here brings in $33,359 a year, lower than 97% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $35,949. Unemployment runs 4.1%, higher than 71% of American counties. 22% of workers work from home.

Utah takes 4.5% of that median income in state income tax, about $1,484 a year.

Home

A two-bedroom rents for around $1,153 a month. Property tax is 0.49% of home value, roughly $1,068 a year on that median home, lower than 89% of American counties. 91% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.6 per 1,000 residents, higher than 87% of American counties.

There are 0 active physicians in the county, about 0.0 per 10,000 people; the nearest doctor is in another county. 16.9% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

89% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 78 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 60% of eligible voters turned out. Under Utah law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is banned with narrow exceptions, and marijuana is medical only.

Weather and risk

The year averages 47°F, highs near 61 and lows near 33, colder than 85% of American counties. About 12 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 2 out of 100, safer than 98% of American counties; the county has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 213 Mbps down, faster than 56% of American counties. There is 1 airport in the county, counting general aviation.