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Oak City, UT Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$130/mo
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$40/mo
$20/mo
$60/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $900/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1200/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1600/mo |
| Median Home Price | $280,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.8% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $800 |
The housing market in Oak City is relatively affordable, with a mix of older and newer homes available. Rentals are limited, but prices are competitive. The city has seen some growth in recent years, with new developments and infrastructure improvements.
Cost of Living
94
-6% below national average
98
92
105
$800
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 6.5% |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.8% |
| <p>State 4.7% + County 1.2% + City 0.6%</p> | |
Utah has a flat state income tax rate of 4.95%
Family & Relocation
60
7.2/10
$800/mo
City Pulse
Oak City has limited public transportation, but the city is relatively walkable and bikeable, with some sidewalks and bike lanes.
- Millard County Fairgrounds
- Oak City Park
- Great Basin National Park
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📰 Live Local News
Oak City has ordinances regulating livestock and outdoor burning, as well as zoning restrictions to preserve the city’s rural character.
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 Oak City — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Oak City tend to be higher in the winter due to heating needs, with average electric bills increasing by 20-30% from December to February. In the summer, costs are relatively stable, with some increase in water usage for irrigation.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 84649 has a property tax millage rate of 0.0065, with no local surtaxes.
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
6, Oak City has some sidewalks and bike lanes, but the city's rural character and limited public transportation options can make it challenging for families with strollers to get around without a car.
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