Sanpete County Dots Sanpete County

Natural Beauty. Rich History. Real Opportunity

Sanpete County sits within easy driving distance of Salt Lake City and Provo, putting businesses close to markets and transportation along Utah’s Wasatch Front while still enjoying a peaceful, rural setting. Snow College calls the county home, giving local businesses direct access to a trained, growing workforce.

The Sanpete County Breakdown

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29,209 dots

29,209

Total Population

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1.36% dots

1.36%

Annual Growth Rate

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8,748 dots

8,748

Total Households

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$67,459

Median Household Income

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33.8 dots

33.8

Median Age

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13,026 dots

13,026

Civilian Labor Force

Community Profile

Sanpete County Assets

Major Universities and Colleges

Sanpete County has access to educational institutions that support local communities and build a workforce ready to step in, including:

 

– Snow College

– Brigham Young University

– Utah Valley University

– Mountainland Technical College

Major Companies

Sanpete County is home to a range of major employers across healthcare, mining, agriculture, and transportation, including:

 

– Pitman Farms

– Department of Corrections

– Gunnison Valley Hospital

– ACT Aerospace

– Christensen Arms

Recreation

Sanpete County offers a mix of outdoor and cultural recreation, including:

 

– Basin Drive in Theatre

– Skyline Drive – Scenic Drive

– Manti-La Sal National Forest

– Fairview Museum of History and Art

Transportation

Sanpete County connects through:

 

Air

– Manti-Ephraim Airport

– Salina-Gunnison Airport

– J. Randy McKnight-Nephi Municipal Airport

– Provo Airport

Road

– Interstate 15 and 70

– Highway 89

Infrastructure

Sanpete County is served by:

 

– Natural Gas Service

– Broadband Fiber

– DSL, Cable, and Fixed Wireless

– Culinary Water

Business Costs

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Taxes

Sanpete County’s property tax collections run $1,221 per capita, including the national average of $1,810. Reach out to our research team for a full breakdown of how Sanpete County’s tax structure compares to the states you’re evaluating.

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Real Estate: Office

Office space in Sanpete County leases for $20.30 per square foot, about 44% below the national average of $36.00. Contact our research team for the complete office cost comparison.

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Real Estate: Industrial

Industrial space in Sanpete County leases for $5.98 per square foot, about 51% below the national average of $12.17. Connect with our research team for the complete industrial real estate comparison.

Valuing Hard work, Integrity, and Collaboration

In Sanpete County, you’ll find a welcoming and supportive community that values hard work, integrity,
and collaboration. We believe that a strong partnership between businesses, residents, and local
government is key to success. When you do business here, you’re not just building a company—you’re
joining a network of people committed to long-term success.

Abby Ivory

Economic Development Coordinator

Labor Profile

Some counties claim a strong workforce. Beaver County has the data to prove it. Take a look at the industries, wages, and employment trends below.

Key Industry Employment Index Key Industry Wages Five-Year Employment Change

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Key Industry Employment Index

A location quotient is a value that quantifies how concentrated an industry is in a particular region. This graph shows an index based on location quotients. Any industry value above the national average of 100 demonstrates a competitive advantage in Utah.

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Key Industry Wages

Key industries were identified by their high location quotients, an indication of the concentration of the industry.

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Five-Year Employment Change

Employment change measures the average change in employment within a region over a five year period, from 2019 to 2024.

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