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Cost of living in Uintah County, UT

Estimated monthly cost
$2,660/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 36,458 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $752 28%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $428 16%
Groceries $340 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $140 5%
State tax $140 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Uintah County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$664
per month
1 bedroom
$752
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,302
per month
4 bedroom
$1,567
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Uintah County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$69,861
per year
Individual earnings
$36,238
per year
Per capita
$30,586
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Uintah County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$270,200
Annual property tax
$1,447

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Uintah County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$90
per month · 12¢/kWh
Natural gas
$50
per month
Annual total
$1,680
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Uintah County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
13.4%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Uintah County

State and local tax rates for Utah.

State income tax
4.7%
Flat rate
State sales tax
6.1%
Combined sales tax
7.2%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Uintah County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.3 min
Drive alone
75.6%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
6.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Uintah County

What it costs to live in Uintah County each month.

Single person
$2,660
per month
  • Rent $752
  • Energy $140
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $340
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $428
  • State tax $140
Couple
$4,102
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $168
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $563
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $813
  • State tax $271
Family
$6,606
per month
  • Rent $1,302
  • Energy $210
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $855
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $813
  • State tax $271

Frequently asked questions about Uintah County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Uintah County?

In Uintah County, UT, a one-bedroom apartment averages $752 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,302 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Uintah County?

In Uintah County, UT, the average household income is $69,861 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,238 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Uintah County?

The estimated cost of living in Uintah County, UT is approximately $2,660 per month for a single person, $4,102 for a couple, $6,606 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Uintah County?

The combined sales tax rate in Uintah County, UT is 7.19%, which includes the Utah state rate of 6.10% plus an average local rate of 1.09%.

Is Uintah County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Uintah County, UT would need approximately $2,660 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $69,861 per year ($5,822 per month). Uintah County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Uintah County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Uintah County, UT is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Uintah County?

The average home value in Uintah County, UT is $270,200, with average annual property taxes of $1,447, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Uintah County compare to other areas?

You can compare Uintah County, UT with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Uintah County is in the Vernal, UT metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources