Economic Development

For Economic Development Questions Contact:

Economic information, statistics, business incentives, site selection. Kevin Christensen, PO Box 148, 191 North Main, Manti, UT 84642 Phone: 435-835-4321

  • Sanpete County Economic Development:
  • Kevin Christensen
  • PO Box 148 191 North Main
  • Manti, UT 84642
  • Phone: 435-835-4321 kevin@sanpete.com

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Transportation

MINUTES TO:I-15I-70RAIL
Fountain Green147026
Mt. Pleasant305546
Ephraim354052
Manti453055
Gunnison401540
Proximity to Major US Cities
Salt Lake City1.9 hrs.115 mi.
Las Vegas5 hrs.338 mi.
Denver7.2 hrs.485 mi.
Phoenix8.5 hrs.549 mi.
Albuquerque9 hrs.559 mi.
Los Angeles8.7 hrs.606 mi.
Portland12.6 hrs.880 mi.
Seattle13.6 hrs.953 mi.
Airports
SLC International2 hrs.122 mi.
Provo- PVU1.4 hrs.77 mi.
Manti-Ephraim6 min.3.4 mi.

Labor Force Information

Labor ForceEmployedUnemployedRate
10,89010,0818097.4%
Historical Data
Percent of Resident Workers Leaving the County to Work:
Sanpete CountyState AverageHigh-Low
20.7%18.1%64.5% Morgan, 3.6% Grand

Education & Training

High School Diploma: Utah 90.6%, Sanpete 88.6%
College Degree: Sanpete County 29.8%
College Experience or Degree: Sanpete 57.6%

Snow College
Educational Programs Available:
Employee Training Programs:

Right to Work State

Utah’s labor force union affiliation is low. The state is 12th lowest in the nation with 5.8% of the total employed being union members in 2011.


Taxes & Incentives

Taxes in Utah are the 9th lowest in the Nation. Utah Tax Rates
Available Incentives & Tax Credits


Utilities

Utah has the 4th lowest industrial electricity cost in the U.S. at 5.02 Cents per kWh, compared to the nation at 6.6 Cents per kWh.

Utah Utilities Report
Natural Gas is available throughout the Sanpete Valley.


Broadband Providers

Redundant Fiber Connections are available throughout the area.

CentraCom
MTCC
Gtelco
Altazip
Utah Broadband Map
Redundant Fiber Network

“The local system is as stable as anywhere I have been” Chris @ Key-Research


Construction Costs and Available Property

Construction Costs: 5.3% less that the Nation
Permitting Process Building Permits take about 2 weeks to process.
Commercial Properties Available
Other Properties for Lease or Sale
Lease Rates: 10-20% less in Rural areas of Utah
Ephraim City Industrial Land


Quality of Life

Low Crime Rate , State Comparisons
Cost of Living: 15% less than the national average
Mean Travel Time to Work (minutes):
Sanpete County- 19.2, Salt Lake County- 21.8, U.S.- 25.1
Workers 16 & Over that Worked at Home:
Sanpete County- 6%, Salt Lake County- 4.4%, Utah- 4.8%
Healthcare Facilities Hospitals, Physicians, Dentists, Therapy, Pharmacy…
Median Home Value: Sanpete County $156,200
Housing Availability
Rating of Public Schools
Climate Daytime Temperature: Summer 80-88 F, Winter 35-40F.

Local Recreation


Additional Information

The Narrows Dam and Reservoir

In the near future, Sanpete County intends to begin construction on a small dam and reservoir. Called the Narrows, this project will be located about two miles east of Fairview Canyon.

The Narrows has been discussed and promised to Sanpete County for nearly 80 years. When complete, it will provide a means of storing water that runs out of the mountains to our east for use as mid and late summer irrigation and culinary water.

For Official Sanpete County Water Conservancy information on the Narrows Project visit: http://narrowsproject.com/

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