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Utah's Duchesne County is located on the south slope and foothills of the longest east-west mountain range in the continental United States, known as the High Uintah's. Located between Denver and Salt Lake City, the County's scenic attractions and unlimited outdoor recreation opportunities attract thousands of visitors. The High Uintah Wilderness, including its many rivers, streams, and lakes, and the western end of the mineral-rich Roan and Book Cliff mountains are located within short driving distances from county locations. The rich history and culture of the area is evident throughout the county. Many amenities are available, such as the outstanding 18-hole golf course in Roosevelt City and Starvation State Park Reservoir near the community of Duchesne, offering 3,500 acres of fishing and boating. The Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation lies within and adjacent to the county boundaries, and there are many joint ventures between county and tribal governments. County leaders and residents carry on in the spirit of their pioneer ancestors, building for the future and fostering innovation and excellence in schools, business, industry and government. Duchesne County is the western most county in Northeastern Utah and is bordered by Uintah County on the east. It encompasses an area of 3,238 square miles, or 3.94 percent of the state's area. Elevations range from 4,251 to 13,528 feet at Kings Peak ( the highest point in the state). Fifty-four percent of the county land base is managed by state and federal government agencies; 27 percent is private, and 18 percent is part of the Uintah & Ouray Indian Reservation. Highways US 191, and US 40, and three State Roads provide excellent access to the county's communities and resources, and adjacent areas located in Wyoming, Colorado, and the Salt Lake City area. County Statistics & Demographics (1996 Estimates, Utah Governor's Planning and Budget Office; 1997 Employment figures, Utah State of Utah Tax Commission and Duchesne County Assessor) Population of Major Communities (1998 estimates) Duchesne....................................... 1,447 Myton.............................................. 519 Roosevelt........................................4,292 Balance of County...........................8,011 Total Population............................14,269 Total Labor Force............................5,591 (1996 estimates) Interstate Transportation US 191.............................................. E-W US 40................................................ E-W Air Service Roosevelt Municipal Airport (ARC B-II) ........... 6,500' paved & lighted (n-s) Duchesne Municipal Airport .............................. 5,800' paved & lighted (n-s) 4,390' (e-w) Utility Services Moon Lake Electric Association, Desert Generation and Transmission Cooperative, Questar Gas Company, Utah Gas Service Company, US West Communications, Uintah Basin Telecommunication Association. Percent of Total Employment and Average Monthly Wage for Selected Industries Government ........................................ 35.8 ...................................... $1,503 Trade ................................................... 21.2 ...................................... $1,215 Services ............................................... 10.7 ...................................... $1,208 Mining ................................................. 10.5 ...................................... $2,820 Trans., Comm., Public Utilities ............ 9.5 ........................................ $2,475 Manufacturing ..................................... 5.1 ........................................ $2,519 Construction ........................................ 4.6 ........................................ $1,891 Fin., Insur., & R.E. AF.I.R.E.@ ..........2.5........................................ $1,385 Average Annual Wage (all industries combined) $20,076 Example of Taxes $200,000 commercial building (Duchesne City)...............$3,162/yr (Roosevelt City)................................................................$3,197/yr $100,000 home (Duchesne City).......................................$ 829/yr (Roosevelt City).................................................................$ 879/yr (Duchesne County has the sixth lowest property tax rate-per capita of income in the State of Utah) Key Facilities Uintah Basin Medical Center ( Roosevelt City), Duchesne Valley Medical Clinic ( Duchesne City), Altamont Valley Medical Clinic (Altamont), Tabiona Medical Clinic (Tabiona), Utah State University Education Center (Roosevelt City), Roosevelt City Community Center, Uintah Basin Applied Technology Center (Roosevelt City) Labor - Business - Industry The Work Force Utilizes the University and Technical Training Centers in the count for advanced education and specialized training. Duchesne County Solicits and Assists New Business and Industry Through Proactive Economic Development Programs As with the other two counties in northeastern Utah, the economy has experienced slow but steady growth since the mid-1980's. Several organizations exist to help local businesses and industry; including the Duchesne County Area Chamber of Commerce, Uintah Basin Association of Governments, Utah State University Branch Campus, Uintah Basin Applied Technology Center. These centers assist those looking for financing or help developing a financial plan for existing start-up business. Growth Industries Manufacturing, construction, and trade industries have grown steadily during this time. Growth in the other industries has remained constant, with a slight decrease in the oil and gas industry. There has been a constant increase in the economic indicators, sales tax, housing, occupancy, and employment. Oil and gas operations are evident in many areas of the county, consisting of well sites, gathering lines and distribution sites. Largest Employers in Duchesne County - 1997 (Source: Utah Dept. Of Workforce Services) Industrial Oil and Gas Darryl B. Taylor Trucking Coastal Oil & Gas Co. Moon Lake Electric Association Flying J Oil & Gas Uintah Machine & Manufacturing Co. Inland Production Co. Uintah Basin Telecommunication Association Pennzoil Products Co. Basin Western Inc. Chevron USA, Radar Manufacturing Petrolglyph Operating Co. Jim Nebeker Trucking Target Trucking Trade Burdick Paving IGA Super Center Link Trucking Inc. L&L Motor Company Central Machine Al=s FoodTown Stewart=s Thriftway Government /Public Murray Motors Uintah Basin MedicalCenter Swasey=s FoodTown Duchesne County School District ALCO Discount Store Figures from 4th qrt. 1997 Utah Workforce Services Total Non Farm Mining Const. Mfg. AT.C.U.@ Trade AF.I.R.E@ Serv. Gov/Pub Average # of firms 462.... 50.......... 45 ..... 19 ...... 42 ....... 105 ..... 28 ........ 92 ....... 81 Average employment 4,671 ...... 523 ........ 254 .... 219 .... 504 ..... 974 .... 132 ....... 502 .. 1,563 Average monthly wage $ 1,729 ...... 2,810 ....1,891....2,519....2,475....1,215...1,385....1,208..1,503 Total Wages ($000's) 24,223.......4,425......1,439....1,653...3,740....3,550....548.....1,819...7,049 Public Utilities Electrical Power service Monthly energy expenses within Duchesne County compare favorably with other mountain states such as Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming. The majority of power needs is provided by Moon Lake Electric Association. Utah Power serves a small area in the southern part of the county. Natural Gas and Propane Services Questar Gas Company provides gas service to homes, businesses and industries in the Duchesne, Roosevelt, and Altamont areas, and operates and manages transmission pipelines in the county area. Several propane companies service county areas where natural gas distribution lines have yet to be constructed. Public Water Supply and Waste Water Disposal Irrigation is the largest single use of water in Duchesne county and is under management of the Moon Lake Water Users Association. Duchesne County has 26 regulated water systems managed by water improvement districts, special service districts, or municipalities. Current water supplies in the county will meet moderate to moderately heavy residential and business growth. Supplies come from a combination of springs and canal systems associated with high mountain and local area reservoirs. City sewers are installed in all incorporated communities. Telephones/Telecommunications Telephone service is provided by US West Communications and Uintah Basin Telecommunication Association. Cellular and internet services are also provided by the association, under the name UBET Cellular, UBET Wireless, and UBTA Net Internet & Network Services. Ameri-Net Business Solutions is providing Internet service and other telecommunication services. Cellular One provides cellular service. In addition, a cooperative effort is underway between these carriers to install and operate a fiber-optic system in the county, based on established priority needs. Cable television services are available in the Duchesne and Roosevelt areas; while satellite dish services are also available throughout the county. Professional Medical Services The Uintah Basin Medical Center mission is to Achieve excellence in providing a broad range of services and personal and cost-effective patient care. The center is a 42-bed acute care medical facility with 15 full-time, three mid-level and five visiting specialists. The center offers more healthcare options than any other rural hospital in the state. A full range of diagnostic imaging, 24-hour emergency care, and numerous specialty capabilities are provided. Six ambulances serve the county area. EMT's are certified by the State of Utah and are highly trained and qualified to respond to all types of emergencies. Transportation Duchesne County has excellent state and county highway access. The County Road Department is constantly planning and improving road systems in conjunction with the Utah State Department of Transportation. The objective is to provide well designed and maintained access to communities and reasonable access to important county resources. US Highway System US 40E-W access to points west (Salt Lake City area), east (Colorado/Denver areas) US 191N-S direction, access to points south to US 6 and I-70 State Highways and County Roads provide excellent access to most areas of the county. All are two lane, paved roads, open and maintained year-round Distance & Travel Time from Major Cities Salt Lake City, UT ..................................(2 hrs)....................................... 107 miles Provo, UT ................................................(2 hrs)........................................ 116 miles Logan, UT ................................................(3 St. George, UT ........................................(5 hrs)........................................ 327 miles Denver, CO .............................................(7½ hrs)...................................... 388 miles Grand Junction, CO ................................(3 San Francisco, CA ....................................................................................... 812 miles Los Angeles, CA ......................................................................................... 783 miles Distance from the City of Duchesne (County Seat) Motor Freight Interstate and intrastate motor freight carriers provide regularly scheduled daily direct service from metropolitan areas in the adjacent states and Salt Lake City with one or two-day service. Duchesne county is serviced by United Parcel Service, Federal Express, Utah-Wyoming Freight Line, Motor Cargo, Consolidated Freightways, and Link Trucking. Airport Facilities Duchesne Municipal Airport Specifications...5,800ft. main paved & lighted runway (n-s) 4,390 ft. graveled runway (e-w) Rating...............Instrument approach equipment and Unicom Advisory station ARC B-II Education Excellence in education is the Standard in Duchesne County Utah State University has a ABranch Campus@ in Roosevelt City, which coordinates class instruction with their satellite campus in Vernal. The university currently offers 4 associate, 16 baccalaureate, and 7 master degree programs. There are 208 courses being offered in excellent accommodations, consisting of buildings for administration, classrooms, telecommunication rooms, labs, conference room, book store, and library. The main campus of The Uintah Basin Applied Technology Center (UBATC) is located in Roosevelt. This center has Acustom fit@ program that will tailor training programs for any particular business. The center also provides certificates in 18 areas associated with health, licensed practical nurse (LPN), medical assisting, business, hazardous materials, petroleum, diesel mechanics, drafting, welding, agriculture,etc. USU & UBATC Facts and Figures (Roosevelt & Vernal Campuses) USUUBATC Enrollment........................................1,100.......................................3,003 Faculty................................................20...............................................25 Class sizes...................................... 3 to 40 ................................. ave. 25 Source: Uintah Basin Branch Campus USU & UBATC Duchesne County Schools There are 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 junior high school, and 4 high schools in Duchesne Couny. Special educational services are provided in both the mainstream environment and at the Con Amore School located in Myton Business Development Benefits Partnerships, Cooperative Efforts, and Assistance Programs Are in Place for New Business and Industry. The Duchesne County Economic Development Office provides benefits information and assistance to existing and new business and industry ventures. Economic diversification is sought after and active recruitment strategies are ongoing. Current actions to assist qualifying businesses are: Work Force Training - A custom fit to the needs of any particular business Enterprise Zone State Tax Credits Recycling Zone State Tax Credits Zoned low cost commercial and light industrial land readily available Access to the Utah Industrial Assistance Fund for business expansion and relocations Low interest loans through the Uintah Basin Association of Government Revolving Loan Fund Technical Assistance through the Small Business Development Center] Current workforce data available through the local office of Utah Department of Workforce Services Assistance from local municipalities on a case-by-case basis Job Training Placement Program Zoning Maps Taxes (1997 Annual statistics Report, Utah State Tax Commission, p.33) Property Tax All taxable property in Utah is valued at 100 percent of its fair market value, based upon its location and status as of January 1 of each year. All residential property receives a 45 percent exemption. Mines, utilities, airlines, oil & gas extraction and distribution companies, interstate trucking and firms are appraised and assessed by the State Tax Commission; all other taxable property is considered locally assessed (appraised by the county assessor). Duchesne County has the sixth lowest property tax in the State of Utah (as a percentage of per capita income.) Percent of Total State Taxes Charged in Duchesne County Compared to Other Tax % Counties in State Locally Assessed Taxes 0.4% 13 out of 29 Centrally Assessed Taxes 2.5% 18 out of 29 Utilities 1.3% 14 out of 29 Natural Resources 5.6% 26 out of 29 Personal Property 0.4% 17 out of 29 Real Property 0.4% 13 out of 29 Quality Of Life From the Highest Peak in Utah to Colorful and Rugged Canyons of the Desert, Duchesne County Has It All. Duchesne County is the home of Utah's largest wilderness area, with Kings Peak at 13,528 feet. The High Uintah Wilderness provides a breathtaking scenic backdrop for all areas in the county. Five scenic river corridors (with headwaters in the High Uintahs) cross from north to south through the county to confluences with the Green River. Ancient rock art con be found in the world renowned None Mile Canyon with all of this are the peaceful rural landscapes of farms and pastures, with the historic past still evident in architecture and historic sites. There are frequent cultural events sponsored by each community and the Ute Indian Tribe, including rodeos and seasonal festivals. The quality of life we all seek is abundant, with most opportunities literally on the door-steps of county residents. are just of few of the amenities of the area Here are just of few of the amenities of the area Bowling, Nine Mile Canyon, Dance Schools, Archeological Sites, Golf Course, Mountain Resorts(6), City & County Parks (10), Ashley National Forest, Public Pavilions, State Parks, Theaters (Movie & Stage), Starvation Lake, Big Sand Wash, Swimming Pools, Horseback Riding, Outfitter-Guide Services, Mountain Biking, Exceptional Air Quality, The High Uintah Mountains and Wilderness, Minimum Traffic, Miles and miles of trails, Rivers & Streams of Pristine Water |
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