Kane County
UT · Pop. 7,996 · Rural County
Kane County sits in Utah across 3,994 square miles, home to 7,996 people at 2 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, beans. The median home price is $351,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.42%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 207-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.7°F and average winter lows of 22.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 10.6 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Page Hospital is 31.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 65.6% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 207-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.42% holds annual carrying costs down.
- At 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.
- A low poverty rate of 10.4% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Annual rainfall of just 10.6 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- A median home price of $351,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
- Broadband reaches only 65.6% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Page Hospital, is 31.4 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Kane County, UT is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 26/100
- Median home price
- $351k
- Property tax
- 0.42%
- Growing season
- 207 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 10.6"
- Broadband
- 65.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Page Hospital, 31.4 mi
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Homesteading in Kane County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Kane County?
- Kane County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 207-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.7°F, and average winter lows of 22.4°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, beans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $351,000 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 65.6% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Page Hospital is 31.4 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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