Grand County
UT · Pop. 9,697 · Rural County
Grand County sits in Utah across 3,673 square miles, home to 9,697 people at 2.6 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, garlic, onions. A median home price of $481,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.42% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 147-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.5°F and average winter lows of 18.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 8.8 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Moab Regional Hospital is 27.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 96.9% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.42% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 96.9% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- At 2.6 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- A 147-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 8.8 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- A median home price of $481,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
- The nearest hospital, Moab Regional Hospital, is 27.6 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Grand County, UT is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 36/100
- Median home price
- $481k
- Property tax
- 0.42%
- Growing season
- 147 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 8.8"
- Broadband
- 96.9%
- Nearest hospital
- Moab Regional Hospital, 27.6 mi
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Homesteading in Grand County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Grand County?
- Grand County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 147-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.5°F, and average winter lows of 18.5°F. The established crops are hay, garlic, onions.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $481,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.42%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 96.9% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Moab Regional Hospital is 27.6 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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