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Altonah, UT Utility & Living Guide

Altonah is an unincorporated community in central Duchesne County, Utah, United States.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Total Utilities$280/mo

1BR Rent$1000/mo

Sales Tax6.5%

COL Index97 (-3% below national average)

Family Score7/10

Median Home$280,000

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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$130/mo

Rocky Mountain Power

🔥 Gas

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N/A - Electric only

💧 Water

$50/mo

Duchesne County Water Conservancy District

🗑️ Garbage

$30/mo

Duchesne County Sanitation

📶 Internet

$70/mo

Combined Average Overhead$280/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom	$1000/mo
2 Bedrooms	$1400/mo
3 Bedrooms	$2000/mo
Median Home Price	$280,000
Property Tax Rate	0.8%
Avg Childcare/mo	$900

The housing market in Altonah is relatively affordable, with a mix of older and newer homes available. Rentals are scarce, and most residents own their homes. New developments are slowly being built to accommodate the growing population.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

US national avg = 100

vs National Avg

-3% below national average

Groceries

105

Transportation

Healthcare

120

Childcare/mo

$900

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax	6.5%
Property Tax Rate	0.8%
<p>State 4.85% + County 1.15% + City 0.5%</p>

Utah has a 4.95% state income tax rate, with no local income taxes.

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score

7/10

Safety Index

Higher = safer

School Rating

7.2/10

GreatSchools avg

Avg Childcare

$900/mo

City Pulse

Population Trend

+2% (growing)

Political Climate

Red

Business Momentum

Moderate, with key industries in agriculture, energy, and small manufacturing

Top Local Concerns

Water conservation, rural broadband access, economic diversification

🚌 Transit for Families

Public transit is limited, but the town is relatively small and walkable, with some sidewalks and crosswalks.

🎡 Top Kid Attractions

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Duchesne River
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Starvation Reservoir
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Uinta Mountains

Best Neighborhoods for Families

The area around the town center has a mix of older and newer homes, with easy access to schools and amenities. The outskirts of town offer more rural settings with larger properties.

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Altonah has zoning regulations to preserve agricultural land and limit commercial development.

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📊 Altonah — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs

Summer months bring higher electricity costs due to air conditioning usage, while winter months see increased costs for heating. However, the overall cost of utilities remains relatively stable throughout the year.