Piute County Public RecordsUtah

Piute County, UT has one high school—Piute High School—with about 100 students. The county’s overall high school graduation rate is approximately 90%, but only around 14% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Educational programs are limited due to its small size, though adult education and career pathways are available through regional collaborations. School safety is rated above average, with low incident rates. There are three public schools in total, and the average school rating is 6/10 according to GreatSchools. Advanced coursework and extracurricular activities are modest but present.

Piute County, UT had an estimated unemployment rate of 3.0% in 2022. The county's workforce is largely employed in educational services, health care & social assistance (26%), agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting, and mining (18%), and public administration (15%). About 45% of workers are in management, business, science, and arts occupations. A majority (over 80%) of residents commute by car, with an average travel time of 20 minutes. Most employment is within the county, though some commute to neighboring Sevier and Garfield counties for work.

Piute County, UT, features a high homeownership rate of about 81%, with rental housing making up roughly 19%. The median home value is around $211,400, with property values rising modestly in recent years. Housing primarily consists of single-family homes, with sparse multi-unit options. Notable neighborhoods include Circleville and Junction, offering quiet, rural living. Property tax rates are low, averaging 0.33% of home value ($698 for a median-priced home). The housing market remains affordable compared to national and state averages, making Piute County attractive for buyers seeking rural Utah living.

Piute County, UT, is among the safest counties in Utah, with a very low crime rate. According to recent data, the county reported only 1 violent crime and 10 property crimes in 2022, yielding a crime rate of about 2.9 per 1,000 residents—significantly below the state and national averages. Piute County Sheriff’s Office manages local law enforcement, and crime reporting is available through Utah’s Department of Public Safety. Residents and visitors generally experience a safe community environment with minimal risk.

Piute County, Utah, has approximately 900 registered voters as of 2024, with over 80% identifying as Republican. The county participates in general, primary, and local elections, with recent results showing over 85% support for Republican candidates. Polling locations include the Piute County Courthouse in Junction. Key local issues include land use and rural infrastructure. The County Clerk’s office administers elections, ensuring compliance with state regulations. Voter turnout often exceeds 70%. While Republicans dominate, around 10% register as Democrat or unaffiliated, reflecting limited party diversity in the county’s political landscape.

As of 2023, Piute County, Utah, has an estimated population of about 1,450. The median age is approximately 43 years, with 51% male and 49% female residents. The county is predominantly White (over 92%), with Hispanic or Latino residents making up around 5%, and other racial/ethnic groups—such as Native American and African American—comprising less than 2% combined. Piute County remains one of Utah's least populated and most rural regions.