Duchesne County
UT · Pop. 19,932 · Rural County
Duchesne County sits in Utah across 3,236 square miles, home to 19,932 people at 6.2 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, corn. The median home price is $254,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.64%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 138-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.9°F and average winter lows of 11.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 10.1 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Uintah Basin Medical Center is 22.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 77.2% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.64% holds annual carrying costs down.
- At 6.2 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.8% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- A 138-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 10.1 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- Broadband reaches only 77.2% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Uintah Basin Medical Center, is 22.8 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Duchesne County, UT is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 32/100
- Median home price
- $254k
- Property tax
- 0.64%
- Growing season
- 138 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 10.1"
- Broadband
- 77.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Uintah Basin Medical Center, 22.8 mi
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Homesteading in Duchesne County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Duchesne County?
- Duchesne County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 138-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.9°F, and average winter lows of 11.2°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $254,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.64%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 77.2% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Uintah Basin Medical Center is 22.8 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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