With a composite score of 76.1, Juab County ranks at approximately the 52nd percentile nationally, well above the national median of 50.0. The county delivers above-average livability through a rare combination of affordability, income, and low risk.
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Top tier in Utah, tied for highest
Juab's 76.1 score equals the state's top performers and exceeds Utah's 72.1 average by nearly 4 points. It ranks among the most livable counties in the state across multiple metrics.
3 / 5
Income growth with affordability and safety
Juab County stands apart with an Income Score of 42.0 and median household income of $89,803—among the strongest in the state. Combined with a Tax Score of 89.3, Cost Score of 74.4, and Risk Score of 84.7, the county offers a rare blend of earning power and financial protection.
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Limited data gaps on schools and safety
School and Safety scores are not yet available for Juab, leaving partial visibility into education quality and crime rates. These data would provide a more complete picture of the county's overall environment.
5 / 5
Ideal for families building wealth safely
Juab County is the rare county that delivers both income opportunity and affordability—perfect for growing families and professionals seeking to build equity without breaking the budget. Its low-risk profile makes it an excellent choice for stability-minded households aiming to advance financially.
With a composite score of 76.1, Juab County ranks at approximately the 52nd percentile nationally, well above the national median of 50.0. The county delivers above-average livability through a rare combination of affordability, income, and low risk.
Top tier in Utah, tied for highest
Juab's 76.1 score equals the state's top performers and exceeds Utah's 72.1 average by nearly 4 points. It ranks among the most livable counties in the state across multiple metrics.
Income growth with affordability and safety
Juab County stands apart with an Income Score of 42.0 and median household income of $89,803—among the strongest in the state. Combined with a Tax Score of 89.3, Cost Score of 74.4, and Risk Score of 84.7, the county offers a rare blend of earning power and financial protection.
Limited data gaps on schools and safety
School and Safety scores are not yet available for Juab, leaving partial visibility into education quality and crime rates. These data would provide a more complete picture of the county's overall environment.
Ideal for families building wealth safely
Juab County is the rare county that delivers both income opportunity and affordability—perfect for growing families and professionals seeking to build equity without breaking the budget. Its low-risk profile makes it an excellent choice for stability-minded households aiming to advance financially.
Score breakdown
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Property Tax
Effective property tax rate vs national benchmarks
Juab County's effective tax rate of 0.462% runs below the national median of 0.535%, though it's closer than most Utah counties. The median property tax of $1,708 remains well under the national median of $2,690.
Near Utah's state average rate
Juab County's effective rate of 0.462% falls just shy of Utah's 0.498% state average, positioning it near the middle of the statewide pack. Residents pay $1,708 in median taxes versus the state median of $1,815.
Among the higher-taxed in the region
Juab County's 0.462% rate exceeds most neighbors—Garfield (0.380%), Kane (0.419%), and Piute (0.431%)—but falls below Millard (0.535%). Its median home value of $369,800 is moderate for the region.
Median home pays $1,708 annually
A typical Juab County home valued at $369,800 generates an annual tax bill of $1,708. Homeowners with mortgages pay $1,738, while those without mortgages pay $1,644.
Assessment appeals can reduce your bill
Many Juab County properties are valued higher than recent comparable sales would suggest. Filing a free assessment appeal is your right and could lower your tax burden permanently.
Juab County's 12.3% rent-to-income ratio is one of the nation's best, allowing renters to spend less on housing than typical Americans. With median rent at just $917 per month and a median household income of $89,803—well above the national average—this county delivers genuine housing value.
Utah's most affordable rental county
Juab County ranks as one of Utah's most affordable for renters, with a 12.3% rent-to-income ratio well below the state average of 16.6%. The combination of higher incomes and moderate rents creates a powerful affordability advantage.
Higher incomes, lower rent stress
Juab County's $917 rent is cheaper than Grand ($1,021), Iron ($1,008), and Kane ($1,120), while household incomes of $89,803 significantly outpace all neighboring counties. This income-affordability combination makes Juab distinctly favorable for cost-conscious relocators.
Abundant housing breathing room
Renters spend just 12.3% of their $89,803 income on rent ($917/month), while homeowners dedicate 15.3% to mortgage costs ($1,146/month). Juab County residents retain more disposable income than nearly anywhere else in this regional sample.
Best value in Utah's central region
If relocating to Utah and seeking maximum housing affordability with solid household incomes, Juab County deserves serious consideration. Compare it to pricier neighbors like Kane and Grand to appreciate the substantial savings available here.
Juab County's median household income of $89,803 exceeds the U.S. median of $74,755 by 20.1%, making it one of the strongest-earning counties in the country. This places Juab in the upper quarter nationally for household earnings.
Utah's second-highest income county
Juab's $89,803 median surpasses Utah's state average of $80,176 by 12%, ranking it second only to Morgan County among Utah's 29 counties. The per capita income of $32,467 suggests broad-based prosperity rather than concentrated wealth.
Clear leader in its region
Juab's $89,803 income far outpaces all rural southern Utah peers: Kane ($75,000), Grand ($62,521), and Garfield ($61,688). Only Morgan County ($126,092) in northern Utah exceeds Juab's earnings.
Strong purchasing power
With a rent-to-income ratio of just 12.3%—the lowest among these eight counties—Juab households enjoy substantial breathing room in their budgets. A median home value of $369,800 is very accessible relative to the county's strong income.
Maximize your wealth advantage
Juab's high income and low housing burden create prime conditions for aggressive wealth-building: max out retirement contributions, diversify investments, and build an emergency fund. Consider working with a financial advisor to optimize tax strategy and long-term asset growth.
Juab County residents live 77.7 years on average, essentially matching the U.S. average of 78.9 years within the margin of typical variation. The 15.2% poor or fair health rate is one of the county's strongest metrics, suggesting good population health compared to national benchmarks.
Balanced health outcomes for Utah
Juab County's 77.7-year life expectancy sits close to Utah's state average of 77.9 years, positioning it as a middle-ground county neither excelling nor lagging. The county's 15.2% poor health rate ranks favorably within Utah's 29-county system.
Strongest insurance rate in the region
Juab County boasts Utah's lowest uninsured rate at 9.7%, well below the state average of 10.2%, while offering solid primary care access at 82 per 100K. This combination provides residents with both coverage and care availability, differentiating Juab as a well-positioned rural county.
Best-in-state insurance access drives outcomes
Juab's 9.7% uninsured rate is the lowest in Utah, giving more residents access to preventive and routine care through insurance coverage. With 82 primary care providers per 100K and exceptional mental health capacity at 507 per 100K, Juab residents enjoy robust healthcare infrastructure relative to county population.
Join Juab's insured majority
Juab leads the state in insurance coverage rates—nine in ten residents have health insurance, a success other counties aspire to match. If you're among the uninsured, enrollment unlocks preventive care and positions you to maintain the county's excellent health trajectory.
Juab County's composite risk score of 15.30 places it in the Very Low category, dramatically below both the national average and Utah's state average of 36.19. Despite high wildfire scores, the county's overall risk profile remains exceptionally benign.
Third-lowest risk in Utah
Among Utah's 29 counties, Juab ranks in the bottom tier for composite disaster risk, ahead of only Grand (10.27) and Piute (0.89). Its remote central location and sparse population contribute to this favorable positioning.
Safer than most surrounding counties
Juab's 15.30 score makes it one of the safest counties in its region, lower than Millard (22.17) to the west and significantly below Sevier County to the south. Only neighboring Morgan County (3.47) poses lower overall risk.
Wildfire risk dominates despite low overall score
Wildfire risk registers at 91.03—well above state average—making it the primary natural hazard in Juab County. Earthquake risk (79.33) ranks second, though both remain localized threats given the county's isolation and small population.
Wildfire coverage should be your priority
Though Juab County's overall risk is low, wildfire exposure warrants dedicated insurance protection unavailable in standard homeowner policies. Residents should secure wildfire coverage and maintain defensive landscaping, while earthquake insurance offers secondary protection in this relatively safe county.