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Economic Development

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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

Sanpete County Economic Development: Jenna Draper Phone: 435-893-0718 jedraper@sixcounty.com


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.

Transportation:
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
  • Utah Trucking Companies
  • Utah Business & Economics
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
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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:
  • NEW Software Engineering
  • Snow College Programs
  • Hire Snow Graduates
  • Utah State University- Ephraim
Employee Training Programs:
  • Custom Fit Training & SBDC Network

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.

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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


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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


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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


  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%
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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.

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

Additional Information:
  • Statistics of Sanpete
  • Retail Goods & Services Expenditures- Ephraim 25 mile radius
  • Retail Goods & Services Expenditures- Sanpete County
  • Retail MarketPlace Profile (Leakage/Surplus)- Ephraim 25 mile radius
  • Sanpete County Business Directory  
  • Utah World Trade Center

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

Economic Statistics- US Counties
Ephraim Office Condos