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Best Counties for Remote Workers in Utah 2026

29 counties ranked by cost of living, income, safety, and disaster resilience.

Top 5 Remote Work Counties in Utah

1Emery County
70.1
2Rich County
73.3
3Wayne County
71.8
4Daggett County
74.2
5Morgan County
57.5

All 29 Remote-Work-Ranked Counties in Utah

RankCountyPersona ScoreOverall Score
1Emery County, UT8370.1
2Rich County, UT7673.3
3Wayne County, UT7471.8
4Daggett County, UT7174.2
5Morgan County, UT6357.5
6Piute County, UT6268.1
7San Juan County, UT6258.3
8Beaver County, UT6257.5
9Juab County, UT6056.5
10Garfield County, UT5966.8
11Wasatch County, UT5755.9
12Sanpete County, UT5654.6
13Millard County, UT5453.5
14Uintah County, UT5345.5
15Sevier County, UT5347.4
16Kane County, UT5258.8
17Duchesne County, UT5040.1
18Carbon County, UT4849.2
19Cache County, UT4851.3
20Tooele County, UT4741.5
21Summit County, UT4552.6
22Box Elder County, UT4444.6
23Grand County, UT4448.5
24Utah County, UT4249.6
25Davis County, UT4249.1
26Iron County, UT4046.9
27Weber County, UT3838.9
28Washington County, UT3846.8
29Salt Lake County, UT3135.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for remote workers in Utah?

Based on our analysis of cost of living, income, safety, and disaster risk, Emery County ranks as the top remote work county in Utah with a remote worker score of 83.

How many counties in Utah are ranked for remote workers?

We rank 29 counties in Utah for remote work suitability, scoring each on cost of living (30%), income (30%), safety (25%), and disaster risk (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.