Garfield County
UT · Pop. 5,170 · Rural County
Garfield County, Utah covers 5,180 square miles with a population of 5,170 and a density of 1 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, peppers. A median home price of $286,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.38% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 155-day growing season, average summer highs of 80°F and average winter lows of 21.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 11.3 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Garfield Memorial Hospital is 53.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 66.2% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.38% holds annual carrying costs down.
- At 1 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low poverty rate of 11.1% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- A 155-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 11.3 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- Broadband reaches only 66.2% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Garfield Memorial Hospital, is 53.3 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Garfield County, UT is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 26/100
- Median home price
- $286k
- Property tax
- 0.38%
- Growing season
- 155 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 11.3"
- Broadband
- 66.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Garfield Memorial Hospital, 53.3 mi
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Homesteading in Garfield County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Garfield County?
- Garfield County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 155-day growing season, average summer highs of 80°F, and average winter lows of 21.8°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, peppers.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $286,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.38%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 66.2% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Garfield Memorial Hospital is 53.3 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital 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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