Box Elder County Public RecordsUtah

Box Elder County, Utah, had approximately 25,600 registered voters in 2022. The county conducts general, primary, and municipal elections, primarily via mail-in ballots, with 6 in-person polling locations available. In the 2020 presidential election, 79% voted Republican, 16% Democrat. Key issues include water usage and agriculture. The County Clerk’s office oversees election administration. Both Republican and Democratic parties are active, though Republican registrations dominate roughly 80% of affiliations.

Box Elder County, UT, has 21 public schools, including 3 high schools, serving about 12,000 students. High school graduation rate is 94%, and approximately 18% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Schools score an average of 6/10 on GreatSchools. Box Elder County School District offers advanced placement and CTE programs. School safety is emphasized, with security measures and low incidences of violence. Adult education programs are available through Box Elder Adult Education, supporting GED and ESL learners.

As of 2023, Box Elder County, UT, had an employment rate of approximately 64%. Major industries include manufacturing (22%), retail trade (13%), and health care (10%). Top occupations are production (14%), office/administrative (12%), and sales (10%). About 80% of workers commute by car, with an average commute time of 24 minutes. While 70% work within the county, 30% commute to nearby areas such as Weber and Cache counties for employment.

Box Elder County, UT, boasts a homeownership rate of about 82%, with a median home value around $340,000 in 2023 and median rent near $1,200. The housing market has seen a steady 6% annual increase in property values. Predominantly single-family homes, the county also offers townhomes and some apartments, spread across neighborhoods like Brigham City, Tremonton, and Perry. Property tax rates average 0.54%. These factors make Box Elder County an attractive option for families seeking suburban and semi-rural living with relatively affordable housing costs compared to much of Utah.

As of 2022, Box Elder County, UT has a population of approximately 60,500. The median age is 34.1 years, with 50.2% male and 49.8% female residents. The racial and ethnic composition is predominantly White (87.2%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic or Latino (10.8%), two or more races (3.7%), and other groups including Asian (0.6%), Native American (0.6%), and Black or African American (0.3%). The county shows steady population growth and a relatively young demographic profile.

Box Elder County, Utah, maintains a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages, with a 2023 violent crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents and property crime at 10.5 per 1,000. In total, about 620 criminal incidents were reported to local law enforcement last year, with burglary and larceny being the most frequent property crimes. Serious violent crimes, like aggravated assault and robbery, remain rare. The Sheriff's Office encourages community vigilance and provides transparent annual crime statistics through the Utah Department of Public Safety crime reporting system.