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Millard County

UT · Pop. 13,179 · Rural County

32/100Homestead Score

Millard County is a rural county in Utah, spanning 6,785 square miles with 13,179 residents at a density of 1.9 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on hay, corn, wheat. A median home price of $246,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.54% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 118-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.3°F and average winter lows of 16.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 9.3 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Milford Memorial Hospital is 38.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 95.8% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.54%
Growing Season: 118 days
Broadband: 95.8%
Density: 1.9/sq mi

Pros

  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.54% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • Broadband reaches 95.8% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • A strong agricultural economy built on hay, corn, wheat means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
  • At 1.9 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.6% reflects a stable local job base.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • A 118-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
  • Annual rainfall of just 9.3 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
  • The nearest hospital, Milford Memorial Hospital, is 38.6 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.

At a glance

Millard County, UT is a challenging place to homestead on the data.

Homestead score
32/100
Median home price
$246k
Property tax
0.54%
Growing season
118 days (zone 6a)
Annual rainfall
9.3"
Broadband
95.8%
Nearest hospital
Milford Memorial Hospital, 38.6 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.54%
Median Household Income$70,877
Poverty Rate8.8%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$246K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6a
Growing Season118 days
Annual Rainfall9.3 inches
Avg Summer High90.3°F
Avg Winter Low16.7°F
Top CropsHay, Corn, Wheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought8/10
Wildfire10/10
Tornado1/10
Flood2/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalMilford Memorial Hospital (38.6 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage95.8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%
Ag EconomyStrong

Homesteading in Millard County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Millard County?
Millard County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 118-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.3°F, and average winter lows of 16.7°F. The established crops are hay, corn, wheat.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $246,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.54%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 95.8% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Milford Memorial Hospital is 38.6 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.