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Thompson, UT Utility & Living Guide
Thompson Springs, also officially known for a time as just Thompson, is a small census-designated place in central Grand County, Utah, United States. As of the 2020 census, Thompson Springs had a population of 34. The town is just north of the east–west highway route shared by Interstate 70, U.S. Ro
Monthly Utility Costs
$130/mo
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$30/mo
$70/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1000/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1400/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1900/mo |
| Median Home Price | $280,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.8% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $900 |
The housing market in Thompson is relatively small, with limited inventory and moderate prices. Rentals are scarce, and most residents own their homes. New developments are slowly emerging to meet growing demand.
Cost of Living
98
-2% below national average
105
88
120
$900
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 6.75% |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.8% |
| <p>State 4.85% + County 1.1% + City 0.8%</p> | |
Utah has a 4.95% state income tax rate, with no local income taxes
Family & Relocation
60
7.2/10
$900/mo
City Pulse
Thompson has limited public transit, but its compact downtown area is walkable and stroller-friendly
- Sand Hollow State Park
- Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
- Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
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Thompson has zoning laws and building codes to preserve its rural character and natural environment
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📊 Thompson — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Summer months bring higher electricity bills due to air conditioning usage, while winters are generally mild, resulting in lower heating costs. However, extreme temperature fluctuations can occur, affecting overall utility expenses.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 84540 has a property tax millage rate of 0.0065, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
Score: 6 - Thompson's downtown area has decent sidewalks and park access, but its rural roads and lack of dedicated bike lanes or elevators in transit limit its stroller-friendliness
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