Living in Carbon County, Utah

Carbon County is a county in Utah with a population of around 20,479. The main communities are Price, Helper, Wellington.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,143/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $252K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.3%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 34°F) and cool summers (highs around 75°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Carbon County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 38 and a predominantly working-class population (17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.