Southeastern Utah

Southeastern Region

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Southeastern Utah is home to some of the most dramatic landscapes in the country, from Arches and Canyonlands near Moab to Capitol Reef in Wayne County, drawing visitors from around the world. It’s also home to nearly 10,000 acres of Inland Port zones in Green River, backed by direct rail and highway access rarely found in rural America.

This region includes the following counties: Carbon, Emery, Grand, Wayne, and San Juan.

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57,384

Population

25,118

Employment

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

$64,951

Median Household Income

92.3

Cost of Living

Energy Production

Emery County is home to a clean energy project turning organic waste into biochar while capturing carbon in the process. As interest in sustainable energy grows, this region is positioning itself at the front of that shift.

Mining & Materials

Emery County is also home to an active lithium extraction project in the Paradox Basin, backed by a $546 million investment. As production scales up, Southeastern Utah is becoming a growing part of the domestic critical minerals supply chain.

Manufacturing

Southeastern Utah’s manufacturing activity centers on the equipment and processing support tied to its mining and energy projects. As those industries continue to grow, so does the need for local fabrication and production capacity to serve them.

Tourism

Southeastern Utah is home to some of the most visited national parks in the country, including Arches and Canyonlands near Moab and Capitol Reef in Wayne County. As visitation continues to grow, so does demand for the businesses that support it.

Utah State University (USU) Eastern

Utah State University Eastern is a public regional university campus based in Price within the USU system. It offers more than 60 degree programs with a focus on technical, vocational, and associate level education.

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Utah State University (USU) Extension

Utah State University Extension serves Southeastern Utah in Price, Castle Dale, Loa, Moab, Blanding and Monticello. These extension offices deliver research based programs in agriculture, community development, and more.

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