Best Counties for Remote Workers in Utah 2026
29 counties ranked with the Remote Worker lens of the County Fit Score.
All 29 Remote-Work-Ranked Counties in Utah
| Rank | County | County Fit Score | baseline CountyScore | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne County, UT | 73.8 | 75.8 | -2 |
| 2 | Emery County, UT | 72.3 | 67.7 | +4.6 |
| 3 | Rich County, UT | 72.2 | 73.8 | -1.6 |
| 4 | Daggett County, UT | 68.9 | 70.7 | -1.8 |
| 5 | Morgan County, UT | 61.4 | 58 | +3.4 |
| 6 | Juab County, UT | 60.4 | 56.7 | +3.7 |
| 7 | Beaver County, UT | 59.4 | 58.1 | +1.3 |
| 8 | Garfield County, UT | 58.5 | 66.5 | -8 |
| 9 | San Juan County, UT | 58.4 | 58.6 | -0.2 |
| 10 | Wasatch County, UT | 55.9 | 55.3 | +0.6 |
| 11 | Sanpete County, UT | 55 | 55.1 | -0.1 |
| 12 | Sevier County, UT | 54.4 | 47.5 | +6.9 |
| 13 | Kane County, UT | 53.9 | 59.7 | -5.8 |
| 14 | Piute County, UT | 53.3 | 64.5 | -11.2 |
| 15 | Uintah County, UT | 53 | 45.6 | +7.4 |
| 16 | Millard County, UT | 52.6 | 54.6 | -2 |
| 17 | Cache County, UT | 50.9 | 51.6 | -0.7 |
| 18 | Tooele County, UT | 49.6 | 41.4 | +8.2 |
| 19 | Duchesne County, UT | 49.3 | 39.8 | +9.5 |
| 20 | Carbon County, UT | 48.6 | 48.7 | -0.1 |
| 21 | Summit County, UT | 48.5 | 52.5 | -4 |
| 22 | Box Elder County, UT | 48.1 | 44.3 | +3.8 |
| 23 | Davis County, UT | 47.8 | 49 | -1.2 |
| 24 | Utah County, UT | 47.8 | 49.7 | -1.9 |
| 25 | Grand County, UT | 45.9 | 46.9 | -1 |
| 26 | Washington County, UT | 44.3 | 47.1 | -2.8 |
| 27 | Iron County, UT | 43.7 | 46.7 | -3 |
| 28 | Weber County, UT | 41.6 | 38.8 | +2.8 |
| 29 | Salt Lake County, UT | 38.4 | 35.4 | +3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best county for remote workers in Utah?
Based on the Remote Worker lens, Wayne County ranks as the top remote work county in Utah with a County Fit Score of 73.8. The baseline CountyScore remains visible for context.
How many counties in Utah are ranked for remote workers?
We rank 29 counties in Utah with the Remote Worker lens, using independent importance values for affordability, income, safety, risk, health, weather, taxes, and water.
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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.