State rank#5 of 29
Smallest county196,431 residentsSalt Lake County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 49053
Washington County, Utah
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population196,431
Household income$80,632
Unemployment3.3%
Life expectancy80.2 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Washington County has 196,431 residents and ranks #5 by population among Utah county equivalents. Median household income is $80,632. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.3%. Its clearest relative strength is poor or fair health. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Utah
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Washington County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Washington County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is poor or fair health.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $510,700 median home value and $1,566/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $80,632, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Washington County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing poor or fair health, life expectancy, and mental health access. College attainment is 35.2% and life expectancy is 80.2 years.
Potential advantages
- Poor or fair health: 14.1%, rank #6 of 29 available Utah counties.
- Life expectancy: 80.2 years, rank #7 of 27 available Utah counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 290 residents, rank #8 of 29 available Utah counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,566/mo, rank #25 of 29; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $510,700, rank #23 of 29; investigate local variation before moving.
- Uninsured: 11.7%, rank #21 of 29; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Utah
Rank and range use only counties in Utah with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$80,632
$80,632; above the state county median of $78,445.
State rank #12 of 29 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$510,700
$510,700; above the state county median of $403,600.
State rank #23 of 29 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,566/mo
$1,566/mo; above the state county median of $1,009/mo.
State rank #25 of 29 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.3%
3.3%; at the state county median of 3.3%.
State rank #15 of 29 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
35.2%
35.2%; above the state county median of 26.7%.
State rank #9 of 29 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
80.2 years
80.2 years; above the state county median of 77.6 years.
State rank #7 of 27 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
14.1%
14.1%; below the state county median of 16%.
State rank #6 of 29 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
11.7%
11.7%; above the state county median of 10.4%.
State rank #21 of 29 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,857 residents
1 per 1,857 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,186 residents.
State rank #11 of 27 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 290 residents
1 per 290 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 369 residents.
State rank #8 of 29 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Washington County FAQ
Is Washington County a good place to live?
Washington County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing poor or fair health, life expectancy, and mental health access. College attainment is 35.2% and life expectancy is 80.2 years.
What should I know before moving to Washington County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $510,700 median home value and $1,566/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $80,632, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Washington County?
Washington County has 196,431 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Washington County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 49053; the parent state FIPS is 49.
What is the median household income in Washington County?
The ACS median household income is $80,632.
How much does housing cost in Washington County?
Housing benchmarks are $510,700 median home value and $1,566/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $80,632, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.3%.
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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