Sanpete County Public RecordsUtah

Sanpete County, Utah, has approximately 15,000 registered voters as of 2024, predominantly Republican (about 75%), with Democrats and unaffiliated voters comprising the remainder. The county participates in federal, state, and local elections; in the 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump received 77% of the local vote. Elections are administered by the Sanpete County Clerk’s Office, with key polling locations in Manti, Ephraim, and Mt. Pleasant. Issues include rural economic development and public land use. The county uses both in-person and mail-in ballots, following Utah’s primarily-by-mail system.

Sanpete County, UT, has around 17 public schools, including 2 high schools (Manti and North Sanpete). The high school graduation rate is about 92%, while 23% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Average test scores in the county are close to the state average, with schools rated around 6/10 by GreatSchools. School safety programs and adult education (through Snow College) are available. Educational offerings include AP courses, CTE, and concurrent enrollment, supporting diverse student needs.

Sanpete County, UT had an unemployment rate of 2.6% in 2023. Major employment sectors include educational services, health care, and social assistance (30%), followed by retail trade (12%) and construction (10%). The most common occupation types are management, business, science, and arts occupations (28%). Approximately 70% of residents commute by car, with a mean travel time of 18 minutes; a notable portion commute to neighboring counties for work. Top employment locations include Ephraim and Manti, which are also county population centers.

Sanpete County, UT, features a homeownership rate of approximately 76%, with median home values around $316,000 in 2023, up 6% year-over-year. Average monthly rent for a two-bedroom is about $900. Housing consists mainly of single-family homes, some historic properties, and newer developments. Notable neighborhoods include Manti, Ephraim (home to Snow College), and Mt. Pleasant. Property taxes average 0.55% of a home’s value, lower than the national average. The market’s steady growth reflects increasing demand, affordable prices, and a rural, family-friendly atmosphere.

As of 2023, Sanpete County, Utah, has an estimated population of about 32,800. The median age is approximately 29 years. Around 50.3% of residents are male and 49.7% female. The racial makeup is predominantly White (about 88%), with smaller populations of Hispanic or Latino (9%), two or more races (2%), and other groups including Native American and Asian (each under 1%).

Sanpete County, Utah, maintains a relatively low crime rate compared to state and national averages. In 2022, the county reported approximately 140 property crimes and 15 violent crimes, reflecting a property crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents and a violent crime rate of 0.7 per 1,000 residents. The Sanpete County Sheriff's Office regularly publishes crime statistics, contributing to transparent reporting. Overall, residents generally experience a safe environment, though caution is advised in more populated towns like Ephraim and Manti.