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Best Counties for Families in Utah 2026

29 counties ranked by schools, safety, income, and affordability.

Top 5 Family Counties in Utah

1Wayne County
71.8
2Rich County
73.3
3Emery County
70.1
4Piute County
68.1
5San Juan County
58.3

All 29 Family-Ranked Counties in Utah

RankCountyPersona ScoreOverall Score
1Wayne County, UT7871.8
2Rich County, UT7373.3
3Emery County, UT7070.1
4Piute County, UT6668.1
5San Juan County, UT6458.3
6Daggett County, UT6374.2
7Garfield County, UT6166.8
8Kane County, UT6158.8
9Beaver County, UT5757.5
10Millard County, UT5653.5
11Wasatch County, UT5555.9
12Morgan County, UT5557.5
13Summit County, UT5352.6
14Juab County, UT5256.5
15Sanpete County, UT5054.6
16Cache County, UT4751.3
17Davis County, UT4649.1
18Utah County, UT4649.6
19Washington County, UT4246.8
20Carbon County, UT3949.2
21Sevier County, UT3647.4
22Iron County, UT3646.9
23Grand County, UT3548.5
24Weber County, UT3438.9
25Box Elder County, UT3444.6
26Uintah County, UT3445.5
27Tooele County, UT3141.5
28Duchesne County, UT3040.1
29Salt Lake County, UT2835.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for families in Utah?

Based on our analysis of school quality, safety, income, and cost of living, Wayne County ranks as the top family county in Utah with a family score of 78.

How many counties in Utah are ranked for families?

We rank 29 counties in Utah for family suitability, scoring each on school quality (35%), safety (30%), income (20%), and cost of living (15%).

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, CDC, FEMA NRI, NCES, EPA SDWIS, 2019-2023 ACS — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.