Sanpete Economic Development

Economic Development

At A Glance...

Residents
30,277

Labor Force
14,148

Unemployment 4.1%(Sept 2024)

Average Wage
$19.66

Work Outflow
5160(Oct 2024)

Work Inflow
2749(Oct 2024)

Historical Data Population Growth Projections

Investment Opportunities

Contact Information
Abby Ivory, Director
435-851-6215
[email protected]

Resources
Sanpete County Chamber of Commerce
Resimplifi - Find Commercial Real Estate
Snow College SBDC
Custom Fit Training - Employee Training
Utah Unemployment Insurance Rates - DWS
Worker's Compensation Rates

Business Incentives

County Reports
Area Sector Analysis Process (ASAP) Summary and Implementation Report

Data
DWS Firm Find - Utah Employer Data
Occupational Wage Data - US Dept of Labor
Sanpete Quick Facts - US Census Bureau
County Economic Snapshot - DWS

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

1.8 Million Customers within a 2 Hour Radius of Sanpete Valley!
Here you will find economic information, statistics, business incentives, site selection, etc

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

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:

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

Utilities:
Electricity: Among the most affordable electricity in the nation, with rates almost half of California’s.
Natural Gas is available throughout the Sanpete Valley.
Broadband Providers:
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

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.

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:

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.

Targeted Industry Sectors:
33299A Guns & Ammunition Manufacturing
33641A Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing
541513 IT Industry

Economic Statistics- US Counties