Economic Development
1.8 Million Customers within a 2 Hour Radius of Sanpete Valley!
Here you will find economic information, statistics, business incentives, site selection, etc
Ephraim Opportunity Zone
Sanpete County, Utah Labor Market Quick Facts
NOTICE: HUNDREDS of Snow College Students looking for Work
Business Incentive Programs
Here you will find economic information, statistics, business incentives, site selection, etc
Ephraim Opportunity Zone
Sanpete County, Utah Labor Market Quick Facts
NOTICE: HUNDREDS of Snow College Students looking for Work
Business Incentive Programs
Sanpete County Economic Development:
Jenna Draper
Phone: 435-893-0718
jedraper@sixcounty.com
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Economic Development Map
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development and the Economic Development Corporation of Utah have launched an interactive economic development map at LOCATE.UTAH.GOV. The map highlights Broadband, Utilities, Transportation, Workforce, and Lifestyle Resources. |
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Transportation:
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MINUTES TO: I-15 I-70 RAIL
Fountain Green- 14 70 26 Mt. Pleasant 30 55 46 Ephraim 35 40 52 Manti 45 30 55 Gunnison 40 15 40 |
Proximity to Major US Cities:
Provo- nearest metro 1.25 hrs 73 mi Salt Lake City 1.9 hrs 115 mi Las Vegas 5 hrs 338 mi Denver 7.2 hrs 485 mi Phoenix 8.5 hrs 549 mi Albuquerque 9 hrs 559 mi Los Angeles 8.7 hrs 606 mi Portland 12.6 hrs 880 mi Seattle 13.6 hrs 953 mi |
Online Distribution:
1-2 day UPS – FedEx Ground Transit from zip code 84627 to most of the western U.S. (Parcel cost and transit times are comparable to SLC Metro) Airports: SLC International 2 hrs 122 mi Provo- PVU 1.4 hrs 77 mi Manti-Ephraim- 5,021’ 6 min 3.4 mi |
Labor Force Information:
Labor Force Employed Unemployed Rate
12,692 12,180 512 4.0% (Dec. 2020)
Historical Data Population Growth
Percent of Resident Workers Leaving the County to Work:
Sanpete County State Average High-Low Counties
20.7% 18.1%6 4.5% Morgan, 3.6% Grand
Labor Force Employed Unemployed Rate
12,692 12,180 512 4.0% (Dec. 2020)
Historical Data Population Growth
Percent of Resident Workers Leaving the County to Work:
Sanpete County State Average High-Low Counties
20.7% 18.1%6 4.5% Morgan, 3.6% Grand
Education & Training:
High School Diploma: Utah 92%, Sanpete 89.7%
College Degree: Sanpete County 30.8%
College Experience or Degree: Sanpete 61.9%
Snow College/ Higher Education: Employee Training Programs:
High School Diploma: Utah 92%, Sanpete 89.7%
College Degree: Sanpete County 30.8%
College Experience or Degree: Sanpete 61.9%
Snow College/ Higher Education: Employee Training Programs:
Right to Work State:
Utah’s labor force union affiliation is low. Utah has the third lowest unionization rate in the country at 3.9 percent as a right-to-work state.
Utah’s labor force union affiliation is low. Utah has the third lowest unionization rate in the country at 3.9 percent as a right-to-work state.
Taxes, Incentives, & Government:Utah has relatively low taxes, compared to other states in the Nation.
Utah Tax Rates
Available Incentives
Government Bond Ratings: State of Utah- AAA, Sanpete County- A3
Utah Tax Rates
Available Incentives
Government Bond Ratings: State of Utah- AAA, Sanpete County- A3
Utilities:
Electricity: Among the most affordable electricity in the nation, with rates almost half of California’s. The proposed Blue Castle Project, located about 75 miles to the east, will provide renewable nuclear power for the future.
Natural Gas is available throughout the Sanpete Valley.
Broadband Providers:
Redundant Fiber Connections are available throughout the area.
CentraCom
MTCC
LightBurst
Utah Broadband Map
Cellular Providers:Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile
Electricity: Among the most affordable electricity in the nation, with rates almost half of California’s. The proposed Blue Castle Project, located about 75 miles to the east, will provide renewable nuclear power for the future.
Natural Gas is available throughout the Sanpete Valley.
Broadband Providers:
Redundant Fiber Connections are available throughout the area.
CentraCom
MTCC
LightBurst
Utah Broadband Map
Cellular Providers:Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile
Permitting and Available Property:
Permitting Process Building Permits take about 2 weeks to process.
Commercial Properties Available
Lease Rates: 10-20% less in Rural areas of Utah
Permitting Process Building Permits take about 2 weeks to process.
Commercial Properties Available
Lease Rates: 10-20% less in Rural areas of Utah
Quality of Life:
Top 6% Natural Amenities Index ranking - a measure of the physical characteristics of a county area that enhance the location as a place to live: mild, sunny winters, temperate summers, low humidity, topographic variation, and access to a body of water.
Live
Cost of Living: less than the national average
Low Crime Rate , State Comparisons
Hospitals: Sanpete Valley Hospital, Gunnison Valley Hospital
Median Home Value: Sanpete County $174,000; Utah $256,700; US $204,900
Average Annual Property Taxes, by county
Housing Availability
Public School Review
Population Density/sq mile: Sanpete Co. 17.5 vs. Salt Lake Co. 1,387. Room to Expand!
Population within 2 hour drive: 1.8 Million+ People.
Median Age: 29.8 years old, USA 37.4 years old.
Political Affiliation: Republican 54.5%, Democrat 4.7%, Unaffiliated 34.4%, Other 6.4%
Churches: Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, Jehovah’s Witnesses, & non-denominational Christian.
Work
Mean Travel Time to Work (minutes):
Sanpete County- 20.6, Salt Lake County- 22.2, U.S.- 26.6
Traffic Congestion: None Statewide Traffic Statistics
Workers 16 & Over that Worked at Home:
Sanpete County- 6%, Salt Lake County- 4.4%, Utah- 4.8%
Play
ATV Trails Fishing Camping Rock Climbing Snowmobiling Lodging
Snowkiting Golfing Boating Events & Info. College Events Restaurants
Environment
Climate: Daytime Temperature: Summer 80-88 F, Winter 35-40 F.
Annual Precipitation: Valley- 13", Mountains- 23+".
Average Frost Dates: May 24th & Sept. 23rd Growing Season: 123 Days Snow College
Sunny/Partly Sunny Days: 62+%.
Average Relative Humidity: 55 (SLC).
Terrain: Sanpete Valley (elevation 5,500 ft) is surrounded by mountains and National Forest reaching 11,285 ft at the highest peak.
Water: Culinary water and reservoirs are fed by mountain snowpack, springs, and streams.
Natural Disaster Risks: LOW.
Air Quality: Unclassifiable Area- insufficient data to designate attainment or non-attainment.
Top 6% Natural Amenities Index ranking - a measure of the physical characteristics of a county area that enhance the location as a place to live: mild, sunny winters, temperate summers, low humidity, topographic variation, and access to a body of water.
Live
Cost of Living: less than the national average
Low Crime Rate , State Comparisons
Hospitals: Sanpete Valley Hospital, Gunnison Valley Hospital
Median Home Value: Sanpete County $174,000; Utah $256,700; US $204,900
Average Annual Property Taxes, by county
Housing Availability
Public School Review
Population Density/sq mile: Sanpete Co. 17.5 vs. Salt Lake Co. 1,387. Room to Expand!
Population within 2 hour drive: 1.8 Million+ People.
Median Age: 29.8 years old, USA 37.4 years old.
Political Affiliation: Republican 54.5%, Democrat 4.7%, Unaffiliated 34.4%, Other 6.4%
Churches: Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, Jehovah’s Witnesses, & non-denominational Christian.
Work
Mean Travel Time to Work (minutes):
Sanpete County- 20.6, Salt Lake County- 22.2, U.S.- 26.6
Traffic Congestion: None Statewide Traffic Statistics
Workers 16 & Over that Worked at Home:
Sanpete County- 6%, Salt Lake County- 4.4%, Utah- 4.8%
Play
ATV Trails Fishing Camping Rock Climbing Snowmobiling Lodging
Snowkiting Golfing Boating Events & Info. College Events Restaurants
Environment
Climate: Daytime Temperature: Summer 80-88 F, Winter 35-40 F.
Annual Precipitation: Valley- 13", Mountains- 23+".
Average Frost Dates: May 24th & Sept. 23rd Growing Season: 123 Days Snow College
Sunny/Partly Sunny Days: 62+%.
Average Relative Humidity: 55 (SLC).
Terrain: Sanpete Valley (elevation 5,500 ft) is surrounded by mountains and National Forest reaching 11,285 ft at the highest peak.
Water: Culinary water and reservoirs are fed by mountain snowpack, springs, and streams.
Natural Disaster Risks: LOW.
Air Quality: Unclassifiable Area- insufficient data to designate attainment or non-attainment.
Natural Resources:
Regional Natural Resources: Coal, Timber, Limestone, Salt, Gas, & Gypsum.
Utah Coal Production, 2014: 17,934,000 Short Tons.
Regional Natural Resources: Coal, Timber, Limestone, Salt, Gas, & Gypsum.
Utah Coal Production, 2014: 17,934,000 Short Tons.
Agriculture:
Turkey Production: 100+ Million lbs. Annually
Alfalfa Production, 2012: 162,000 tons
Barley Production, 2012: 155,000 tons
Sheep Inventory, 2012: 66,000
Cattle Inventory, 2012: 53,000 Milk Cows: 8,700
Land in Farms: 311,551 acres.
Utah Agriculture Overview
Turkey Production: 100+ Million lbs. Annually
Alfalfa Production, 2012: 162,000 tons
Barley Production, 2012: 155,000 tons
Sheep Inventory, 2012: 66,000
Cattle Inventory, 2012: 53,000 Milk Cows: 8,700
Land in Farms: 311,551 acres.
Utah Agriculture Overview
Additional Information:
Area Sector Analysis Process- 2017
ASAP is a strategic planning model designed especially for rural or growing metro counties in the Western United States. The ASAP model helps communities determine industries that are both desirable for local residents and compatible with industry needs.
SANPETE COUNTY ASAP REPORT
Targeted Industry Sectors:
33299A Guns & Ammunition Manufacturing
33641A Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing
541513 IT Industry
ASAP is a strategic planning model designed especially for rural or growing metro counties in the Western United States. The ASAP model helps communities determine industries that are both desirable for local residents and compatible with industry needs.
SANPETE COUNTY ASAP REPORT
Targeted Industry Sectors:
33299A Guns & Ammunition Manufacturing
33641A Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing
541513 IT Industry