Sevier County, Utah
Among the top 23% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 52% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 67% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 23% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 77% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 27% of US counties
- top 1% for summer humidity
- top 10% for commute time
- bottom 5% for comfortable days
Sevier County is a county in Utah with about 22,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include summer humidity, commute time, and sunny days. It rates lower on school quality and comfortable days.
Official websitesevier.utah.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, dry summers · Cold winters · Dry · Snowy
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Precipitation 1.5 in0.9 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$67k68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$48kbetter than 29% of US counties
Home Value$239k78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$791better than 56% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 45% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.59%better than 76% of US counties
Income Tax4.70%better than 57% of US counties
Sales Tax7.20%better than 52% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.20%better than 56% of US counties
Unemployment4.9%better than 47% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation15.1 in7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall30.6 inbetter than 28% of US counties
Sunny Days266 daysbetter than 85% of US counties
Summer Humidity39°Fbetter than 99% of US counties
Comfortable Days38 daysbetter than 5% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk22.7better than 75% of US counties
School Quality33.4better than 6% of US counties
Violent Crime1173/100kbetter than 27% of US counties
Property Crime1523/100kbetter than 25% of US counties
Community
Population21,66745th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.213th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1423rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0681st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+7998th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)91.0%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.5%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.6%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.3%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.5%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 90% of US counties
Walkability7.0/20better than 74% of US counties
Airport Distance139 mibetter than 29% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.5%better than 76% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.46better than 29% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 10% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Sevier County an affordable place to live?
- Sevier County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $48k, better than 29% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Sevier County?
- The median home value in Sevier County is $239k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Sevier County?
- Median household income in Sevier County is $67k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Sevier County?
- Median gross rent in Sevier County is $791 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Sevier County safe?
- Sevier County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1173/100k (better than 27%). Property crime is 1523/100k.
- What is the weather like in Sevier County?
- Sevier County averages 76°F in July and 29°F in January, with 15.1 in of annual precipitation and about 266 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Sevier County?
- Public-school quality in Sevier County is below average, scoring better than 6% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Sevier County?
- The average one-way commute in Sevier County is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)