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County population in July 2007: 6,523 (45% urban, 55% rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 1,746
Renter-occupied apartments: 491
% of renters here:  22%
State:  28%
Land area: 3992 sq. mi.
Water area: 116.5 sq. mi.
Population density: 2 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

2008 cost of living index in Kane County: 83.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Arts,entertainment,recreation,accommodation and food services (18.9%), Educational,health and social services (15.0%), Retail trade (11.0%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 65%
  • Government: 21%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 12%
  • Unpaid family work: 2%

Kane County, Utah business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Races in Kane County, Utah:

  • White Non-Hispanic (94.7%)
  • American Indian (2.4%)
  • Hispanic (2.3%)
  • Two or more races (1.4%)
  • Other race (0.7%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age:  39.1 years
Utah median age:  27.1 years

Males: 2,997  (49.6%)
Females: 3,049  (50.4%)

Average wage per job in 2003: $20,663
County population in 2003: 6,087
Jobs in 2003: 2,915

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Total labor force in 2004: 3,164
Unemployment rate in 2004: 5.7%

Average household size:
Kane County:  2.7 people
Utah:  3.1 people

Estimated median household income in 2007: $41,274 ($34,247 in 1999)
This county:  $41,274
Utah:  $55,109

Median contract rent in 2007 for apartments: $354 (lower quartile is $215, upper quartile is $540)
This county:  $354
State:  $636

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $165,929 (it was $95,900 in 2000)
Kane County:  $165,929
Utah:  $218,700
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $132,683 - $261,892

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $220,686
Here:  $220,686
State:  $285,628

Townhouses or other attached units: $137,781
Here:  $137,781
State:  $215,003

In 2-unit structures: $108,101
Here:  $108,101
State:  $240,721

Mobile homes: $57,821
Here:  $57,821
State:  $47,459

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $12,188
Here:  $12,188
State:  $47,793
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,232
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $241

Institutionalized population: 36


Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 2
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 1
  • Burglaries: 3
  • Thefts: 6
  • Auto thefts: 1

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Kane County, UT map from a distance


2004 Presidential Election results in Kane County Utah:


Bush/Cheney (Republican): 79.1%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 18.9%




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $509 (0.5%)

Kane County household income distribution in 2007 Kane County home values distribution


Kane County contract rent distribution in 2007

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  7.9%
Whole state:  9.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  3.3%
Whole state:  3.9%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Kane County is $483 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $591 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $837 a month.

Cities in this county include: Kanab, Orderville, Big Water, Glendale, Alton.

Neighboring counties: Coconino County, Arizona , Mohave County, Arizona , Garfield County , Iron County , San Juan County , Washington County .


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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Kane County: Rainbow Point Overlook (A), Nephi Ranch (B), Swallow Park Ranch (C), Swapp Ranch (D), Whitehouse Trailhead (E), Chamberlains Ranch (F), Black Birch Canyon Overlook (G), Dinosaur Tracks (H), Hole-in-the-Rock Crossing (I), Robinson Ranch (J), Hods Ranch (K), Nipple Ranch (L), Te-ah Campground (M), Christensen Boating Site (N), Johnson (O), Windmill Pictographs (P), Winders Ranch (Q), Findlay Ranch (R), Jolly Ranch (S), Yovimpa Point Overlook (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Alton Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Le Vanger Lakes (A), Dry Lake (B), Aspen-Mirror Lake (C), Flax Lakes (D), Big Lake (E), Johnson Lakes (F), Nipple Lake (G), Cow Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Padre Creek (A), Papoose Creek (B), Podunk Creek (C), Indian Creek (D), Horse Creek (E), Bear Creek (F), Hogeye Creek (G), Rock Creek (H), Rock Springs Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Kane County include: Hole-in-the-Rock Historical Marker (1), Kodachrome Basin State Park (2), Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Reserve (3), Yellowjacket Picnic Site (4), Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beach: Lone Rock Beach (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  4.7%
Utah:  5.2%

Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 243
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 86.4%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 21.1%

Number of foreign born residents: 178 (53% naturalized citizens)

Kane County:  2.9%
Whole state:  7.1%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 12
  • 1990 to 1994: 15
  • 1985 to 1989: 8
  • 1980 to 1984: 42
  • 1975 to 1979: 4
  • 1970 to 1974: 38
  • 1970 to 1974: 17
  • 1965 to 1969: 42


Mean travel time to work: 18.9 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 71.2%

Kane County marital status for males
Kane County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 2,745
  • One, attached: 63
  • Two: 69
  • 3 or 4: 23
  • 5 to 9: 19
  • 20 or more: 8
  • Mobile homes: 745
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 95

Housing units in Kane County with a mortgage: 752 (29 second mortgage, 73 home equity loan, 2 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 504

Here:  59.9% with mortgage
State:  75.8% with mortgage


Religion statistics

Total adherents: 4,224
Total congregations: 19

Adherents


NameChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsCatholic ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)United Church of ChristOther
Adherents3,756 (88.9%)150 (3.6%)87 (2.1%)76 (1.8%)155 (3.7%)
Congregations12 (63.2%)1 (5.3%)1 (5.3%)1 (5.3%)4 (21.1%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Kane County - Kanab, Orderville, Big Water, Glendale, Alton

Agriculture in Kane County
Average size of farms: 1190 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $25841
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $26885
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 1.38%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 87.83%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $43600
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 85.50%
Average age of principal farm operators: 59 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 5.08
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.05%
Land in orchards: 25 acres

Kane County-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Utah state average. It is 84% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/2/1992 at 10:26:20, a magnitude 5.9 (5.7 MB, 5.6 MS, 5.6 MW, 5.9 ML, Depth: 9.3 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 63.5 miles away from Kane County center
On 1/2/1998 at 07:28:29, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 64.5 miles away from the county center
On 9/6/1994 at 03:48:37, a magnitude 4.3 (3.9 MB, 4.3 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 55.4 miles away from the county center
On 6/18/1998 at 11:00:40, a magnitude 4.2 (4.0 MB, 4.2 ML, Depth: 1.3 mi) earthquake occurred 48.4 miles away from Kane County center
On 10/22/1999 at 17:51:15, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 58.8 miles away from the county center
On 6/29/1992 at 01:59:06, a magnitude 4.1 (3.6 MB, 3.5 ML, 4.1 ML, Depth: 0.9 mi) earthquake occurred 54.6 miles away from Kane County center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)



Class of Workers

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (15%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (7%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Accommodation and food services (18%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Health care (11%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (9%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Cashiers (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • United Kingdom (30%)
  • Canada (21%)
  • Guatemala (15%)
  • Mexico (7%)
  • Other Northern Europe (6%)
  • India (6%)
  • Germany (4%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Kane County (%):



  • English (31%)
  • United States or American (13%)
  • German (9%)
  • Irish (8%)
  • Danish (4%)
  • Swedish (4%)
  • Scottish (4%)


Kane County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 1,873 (71%)
  • Carpooled: 295 (11%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 15 (1%)
  • Motorcycle: 2 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 9 (0%)
  • Walked: 129 (5%)
  • Other means: 23 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 275 (10%)


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


People in group quarters in Kane County, Utah
  • 26 people in other workers' dormitories
  • 22 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 8 people in nursing homes
  • 6 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 5 people in other nonhousehold living situations

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $44,428.

13.94% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($58,255 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  13.94%
Utah average:  8.03%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
4.52% relocated from other counties in Utah ($10,779 average AGI)
9.42% relocated from other states ($47,472 average AGI)
Kane County:  9.42%
Utah average:  3.99%



Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Washington County, UT  1.44% ($29,567 average AGI)
from Clark County, NV  1.39% ($43,931)
from Coconino County, AZ  0.91% ($29,316)
from Salt Lake County, UT  0.82% ($44,235)
from Iron County, UT  0.48% ($20,500)


9.82% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,800 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.82%
Utah average:  7.46%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
4.33% relocated to other counties in Utah ($12,995 average AGI)
5.49% relocated to other states ($16,805 average AGI)
Kane County:  5.49%
Utah average:  3.49%



Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Washington County, UT  1.51% ($30,600 average AGI)
to Coconino County, AZ  1.31% ($22,115)
to Iron County, UT  0.81% ($40,375)
to Salt Lake County, UT  0.81% ($17,813)
to Clark County, NV  0.50% ($24,600)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 14.9
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 13.8



Births per 1000 population in Kane County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 8.3
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 9.3



Deaths per 1000 population in Kane County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 9.0
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 0.0



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Kane County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 1,178 (1,066 aged, 112 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 19%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 19%

Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 16.19
Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 5908.060
Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 615.090
Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 45257.36

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 2015.480
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 983.550
Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 16.12

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 16.13
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 161.240

Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 16.12


Household type by relationship


Households: 5,980
  • In family households: 5,303 (1,453 male householders, 183 female householders)
    1,500 spouses, 1,982 children (1,809 natural, 47 adopted, 126 stepchildren), 74 grandchildren, 16 brothers or sisters, 21 parents, 20 other relatives, 54 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 677 (274 male householders (232 living alone)), 326 female householders (295 living alone)), 77 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 66 (35 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 775 2-persons, 281 3-persons, 236 4-persons, 154 5-persons, 103 6-persons, 87 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 527 1-person, 73 2-persons.

93.9% of residents of Kane County speak English at home.
3.7% of residents speak Spanish at home (81% speak English very well, 9% speak English well, 10% speak English not well).
1.5% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (91% speak English very well, 6% speak English well, 2% speak English not well, 1% don't speak English at all).
0.2% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% speak English very well).
0.7% of residents speak other language at home (41% speak English very well, 49% speak English well, 10% speak English not well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $38,162,000 ($6177 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $911,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $18,410,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $6,250,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $154,000
Federal grants: $6,349,000
Federal procurement contracts: $2,213,000 ($-95,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $4,786,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $4,797,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $1,684,000
Federal Government insurance: $1,771,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 388
Here:  63 per 1000 residents
State:  103 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 273
Here:  44 per 1000 residents
State:  28 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +10
Here:  +2 per 1000 residents
State:  +20 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: +46
Here:  +7 per 1000 residents
State:  -14 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Kane County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 2.40 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  6.0
State:  7.0

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.5
State:  4.0



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 180
  • 1995 to 1998: 563
  • 1990 to 1994: 462
  • 1980 to 1989: 905
  • 1970 to 1979: 862
  • 1960 to 1969: 220
  • 1950 to 1959: 140
  • 1940 to 1949: 129
  • 1939 or earlier: 306

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Kane County, Utah:
  • 1 room: 4
  • 2 rooms: 60
  • 3 rooms: 45
  • 4 rooms: 226
  • 5 rooms: 372
  • 6 rooms: 317
  • 7 rooms: 252
  • 8 rooms: 172
  • 9+ rooms: 298


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Kane County, Utah:
  • 1 room: 13
  • 2 rooms: 68
  • 3 rooms: 42
  • 4 rooms: 121
  • 5 rooms: 128
  • 6 rooms: 50
  • 7 rooms: 29
  • 8 rooms: 30
  • 9+ rooms: 10


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Kane County:
  • no bedroom: 16
  • 1 bedroom: 107
  • 2 bedrooms: 373
  • 3 bedrooms: 639
  • 4 bedrooms: 379
  • 5+ bedrooms: 232


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Kane County:
  • no bedroom: 27
  • 1 bedroom: 82
  • 2 bedrooms: 191
  • 3 bedrooms: 134
  • 4 bedrooms: 44
  • 5+ bedrooms: 13


Cars and other vehicles available in Kane County in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 32
  • 1 vehicle: 451
  • 2 vehicles: 743
  • 3 vehicles: 397
  • 4 vehicles: 85
  • 5+ vehicles: 38


Cars and other vehicles available in Kane County in renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 70
  • 1 vehicle: 225
  • 2 vehicles: 145
  • 3 vehicles: 34
  • 4 vehicles: 10
  • 5+ vehicles: 7


58% of Kane County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 28% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 39% lived in Utah.

Kane County:  58.0%
State average:  51.0%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 3285
  • Northeast: 242
  • Midwest: 392
  • South: 297
  • West: 1646

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $100,000


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 6%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 6%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:



Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (38.5%)
  • Wood (27.3%)
  • Electricity (24.6%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (6.9%)
  • Coal or coke (1.0%)
  • Other fuel (0.8%)
  • Utility gas (0.7%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (43.4%)
  • Electricity (28.5%)
  • Wood (12.2%)
  • Utility gas (8.1%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (5.1%)
  • No fuel used (1.8%)
  • Coal or coke (0.8%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 58
Here:  7.4%
Utah:  4.2%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 0
Here:  0.0%
Utah:  3.9%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 14
Here:  6.8%
Utah:  27.4%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


Kane County government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $658,000
  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $1,219,000
    Police Protection: $817,000
    Regular Highways: $684,000
    Health Services - Other: $615,000
    General - Other: $454,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $353,000
    Corrections - Other: $279,000
    General Public Buildings: $266,000
    Central Staff Services: $102,000
    Parks & Recreation: $82,000
    Fire Protection: $66,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Support: $420,000
    All Other: $245,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $179,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $2,977,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $1,745,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $267,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $965,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $362,000
    Interest Earnings: $127,000
    Rents: $105,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $324,000
    Police Protection: $54,000
    Financial Administration: $16,000
    General - Other: $12,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $3,479,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $27,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $1,399,000
    All Other: $600,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,639,000
    Total General Sales: $387,000
    Other Selective Sales: $269,000
    NEC: $103,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $1,720,000


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Total Number Of Recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of aged recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of blind and disabled recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients under 18


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients between 18 and 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients older than 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients also receiving OASDI


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Amount of payments (thousands of dollars)



Kane County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008:

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)



Vehicles involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)

Vehicles involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)



Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers (per 100,000 population)

Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers (per 100,000 population)



Fatalities (per 100,000 population)

Fatalities (per 100,000 population)



Persons involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)

Persons involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)





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