Washington
Utah

What stands out

Three things set Washington County apart from the other 3,142 counties: the home price against local income is in the top 4% of American counties (4.7 years of income), rainfall is in the bottom 4% of American counties (13 inches a year), and natural-hazard risk is in the top 4% of American counties (96 of 100). Within Utah it ranks 5th of 29 counties for the home price against local income.

Where you are

You live in Washington County, Utah. 183,297 people live here with you. The population grew 2.4% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +4,023).

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 $71,976 a year, higher than 78% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $48,688. Unemployment runs 2.5%, lower than 83% of American counties. 13% of workers work from home.

Utah takes 4.5% of that median income in state income tax, about $3,203 a year.

Home

The median home costs $530K, pricier than 94% of American counties, about 4.7 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $1,192 a month. Property tax is 0.46% of home value, roughly $1,919 a year on that median home, lower than 91% of American counties. 72% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.9 per 1,000 residents, lower than 51% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 20 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 80.7 years, longer than 94% of American counties. There are 450 active physicians in the county, about 24.6 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 5.0 of 5 stars. 12.7% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.16 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 62% of American counties. 94% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 54 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 74% 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 59°F, highs near 71 and lows near 46, warmer than 62% of American counties. About 13 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 96 out of 100, riskier than 96% of American counties; the county has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 197 Mbps down, slower than 51% of American counties. There are 7 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.5 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 1 brewery, 3 museums, 1 National Park Service site.