Habitat
Population
The population of Utah in 2011 was 2,817,222 Source and Davis County has the third largest population in the state with 311,811 Source. The Governor’s Office estimates the 2020 population of Utah to be 3.65 million and Davis County to be 369,467 Source. Utah is the third fastest growing state - from the 2010 Census to July 1, 2011, the State of Utah grew in population by 1.9%, Davis County by 1.7%, and the United States by 0.9% Source. Once again, Utah ranks as the youngest state in the U.S. with a median age of 29.2, has the highest fertility rate of 2.47, and has the highest household size in the nation at 3.1 Source. The following table breaks down the population of Davis County by city Source:
Davis County Cities Population Estimates 2011 Source
| City in Davis County |
Population |
| Bountiful |
43,303 |
| Centerville |
15,596 |
| Clearfield |
30,618 |
| Clinton |
20,783 |
| Farmington |
18,585 |
| Fruit Heights |
5,076 |
| Kaysville |
27,778 |
| Layton |
68,495 |
| North Salt Lake |
16,607 |
| South Weber |
6,159 |
| Sunset |
5,213 |
| Syracuse |
24,756 |
| West Bountiful |
5,357 |
| West Point |
9,679 |
| Woods Cross |
9,932 |
Racial Composition & Language
In 2011, the majority (85.6%) of Davis County residents were white persons, not hispanic. Persons of Hispanic or Latino Origin make up 8.6%, Asian 1.9%, and Black 1.3% Source. Please view the following interactive Census 2010 chart for State of Utah data:
According to the Census Bureau (2006-2010), 8.9% of Davis County residents sometimes or always speak a language other than English at home.Source
Religion
According to the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, in 2008, Mormons (formal name is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) in the State of Utah comprise 58% of the population. Besides Mormon, Utahns classify themselves as Unaffiliated (16%), Protestant (14%), Catholic (10%), with other religions like Orthodox, Jehovah’s Witness, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, and other faiths all comprising less than 2% of the Utah population.Source
Quality of Life
Employment
The Utah Department of Workforce Services states that the 2012 Utah civilian labor force was 1,349,792.Source During May 2012, the Utah unemployment rate was 6.0%; in comparison, the national unemployment rate was 8.2% (June 2012).Source For period ending May 2012, the Davis County labor force was 143,236 and the unemployment rate was 5.7%.Source
As a percentage of total employment in Utah by industry (August 2010), Trade, Transportation, & Utilities leads with 18.9%, Government (17%), Education & Health Services (13%), Professional & Business Services (12.9%), Leisure & Hospitality (9.9%), Manufacturing (9.2%), Construction (6%), Financial Activities (6%), Other Services (3%), Information (2.6%), and Natural Resources & Mining (0.9%).Source
In Davis County, one-fourth of all jobs are in government (24,623 in year 2009), and Hill Air Force Base makes up the majority of those jobs. Over 20,000 people work at Hill Air Force Base, which includes military, civil service, and private contractors. Clearly, the economy in Davis County is anchored by Hill Air Force Base.Source However, Davis County jobs are followed closely by Trade, Transportation, & Utilities with 19,662 jobs in 2009. The Freeport Center hosts over 70 companies, national and local, and employs over 7,000 employees.Source
Falcon Hill National Aerospace Research Park
Located at Hill Air Force Base, Falcon Hill is a 550 acre private development, under an Air Force Enhanced Use Lease, that will feature over 2 million square feet of commercial space in its first phase alone, with additional phases offering unmatched expansion capability, staging benefits and infrastructure.Source. A detailed brochure of the available office, retail, and hotel conference space can be found here. For more information about Falcon Hill, see its website www.falconhillonline.com and its contact us page.
In addition, Davis County job counts by sector in 2009 are given next: Professional Services (11,446), Education, Health, and Social Services (10,500), Leisure & Hospitality (9,471), Manufacturing (8,893), Construction (7,285), Financial Activities (3,954), Other Services (2,869), Information (1,040), and Mining (163).Source
Davis County Largest Employers 2009 (Above 500 Employees) Source
| Company |
Industry |
Employment |
| Hill Air Force Base |
Federal Government |
10000-14999 |
| Davis County School District |
Public Education |
7000-9999 |
| Davis County Local |
Government |
1000-1999 |
| Lagoon Corporation Inc |
Amusement & Theme Park |
1000-1999 |
| Lifetime Products Inc |
Sport & Athletic Equip. Mfg |
1000-1999 |
| Smith's Marketplace |
Dist. Distribution Center |
1000-1999 |
| Wal-Mart |
Discount Department Store |
1000-1999 |
| ATK Space Systems |
Aerospace Mfg |
500-999 |
| Davis Hospital And Medical Center |
Hospital |
500-999 |
| Fresh Market |
Grocery Store |
500-999 |
| Lakeview Hospital |
Hospital |
500-999 |
| Lofthouse Bakery Products |
Food Mfg |
500-999 |
| Management & Training Corp |
Job Training Services |
500-999 |
| South Davis Community Hospital Inc |
Hospital |
500-999 |
| State of Utah |
State Government |
500-999 |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. |
Truck Trailer Mfg. |
500-999 |
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Davis County is roughly the average for the United States. The chart below shows the cost of living of Ogden (neighboring Davis County to the north) compared to the national average:
Comparative Wages
The median household income in Utah from 2008-2010 was $59,857, which ranks 8th in the nation. However, the average wage in 2010 was only $39,390, placing Utah 35th in the nation.Source Nevertheless, Davis County’s median household income for 2006-2010 was $66,866. Source
Ogden-Clearfield Metro Statistical Area Occupational Wages June 2010 Source
| Occupation |
$/hr |
Occupation |
$/hr |
Occupation |
$/hr |
| Accountants and Auditors |
30.80 |
Financial Managers |
43.98 |
Office Clerks, General |
11.62 |
| Aerospace Engineers |
39.76 |
First-Line Supervisors |
17.11 |
Packers and Packagers |
8.90 |
| Automotive Mechanics |
18.31 |
General and Operations Managers |
36.60 |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks |
16.07 |
| Bookkeeping |
15.81 |
Human Resources Assistants |
17.91 |
Pharmacists |
51.86 |
| Carpenters |
16.50 |
Janitors and Cleaners |
9.84 |
Police and Sheriffs Patrol Officers |
21.87 |
| Cashiers |
8.66 |
Landscaping Workers |
10.73 |
Receptionists and Information Clerks |
10.07 |
| Child Care Workers |
8.56 |
Lawyers |
50.61 |
Retail Salespersons |
11.18 |
| Computer Programmers |
27.99 |
Librarians |
22.50 |
Secretaries not Legal, Medical, Executive |
13.23 |
| Computer Support Specialists |
21.07 |
Loan Officers |
28.45 |
Security Guards |
11.57 |
| Construction Laborers |
12.24 |
Maintenance and Repair Workers |
18.35 |
Tellers |
10.52 |
| Construction Managers |
36.52 |
Marketing Managers |
45.14 |
Waiters and Waitresses |
9.26 |
| Electricians |
20.70 |
Nursing Aides |
10.73 |
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Library
There are 7 branches in the Davis County Library System. Most branches offer free Wireless Internet Access to people with a Davis County Library Card. For more information or to search their book catalog, go to the Davis County Library Website or email them with questions at library@daviscountyutah.gov.
Davis County Library Open Hours
| Day of Week |
Open Hours |
| Monday-Thursday |
10AM to 9PM |
| Friday-Saturday |
10AM to 6PM |
| Sunday |
Closed |
- Syracuse Northwest Branch
1875 South 2000 West
Syracuse, UT 84075 (801) 825-7080
- Clearfield North Branch
562 S 1000 E
Clearfield, UT 84015 (801) 825-6662
- Layton Central Branch
155 N. Wasatch Dr.
Layton, UT 84041 (801) 547-0729
- Kaysville Branch
44 North Main
Kaysville, UT 84037 (801) 544-2826
- Farmington Headquarters
38 S 100 E
Farmington, UT 84025 (801) 451-2322
- Centerville Branch
45 S. 400 W.
Centerville, UT 84014 (801) 294-4054
- Bountiful South Branch
725 S Main St.
Bountiful, UT 84010 (801) 295-8732
Regional Mall
The Layton Hills Mall is the premiere mall in Davis County. As of September 2010, the main anchor tenants of the mall are Cinemark Tinseltown USA, Macy's, JCPenney, and Dick's Sporting Goods, as well as a food court.
The mall hours are: Monday - Saturday 10AM to 9PM, Sunday Noon to 6PM.
For more information about Store Listings, Store Coupons, Events, or Leasing Information, go to http://www.shoplaytonhills.com.
For movie times and tickets go to: Cinemark Movie Times.
Liquor & Smoking Laws
As with other States, Utah requires residents to be at least 21 years of age to buy or consume alcohol. Previously, a “private club membership” was required to enter bars, but has recently been eliminated. Liquor can be purchased through restaurants, pubs, and clubs, with mixed drinks and wine available between Noon and 1:00AM, and beer between 10:00AM and 1:00PM. Packaged beer is available at grocery and convenience stores.Source Packaged liquor, wine, and heavy beer are sold at Utah State Liquor Stores, two of which are in Davis County, the Layton and Bountiful Stores; click the link for the addresses, phones, store hours, and maps of Utah State Liquor Stores.
The Utah Indoor Clean Air Act prohibits smoking in places where the public has regular access; many lodging facilities contain smoking rooms or have designated smoking areas.Source
Geography & Climate
Geography
By total land area, Davis County is the smallest county in Utah. Its total area is 634 square miles (304 sq mi of land; 329 sq mi of water).Source Davis County is part of the Wasatch Front; to its north is Weber County, to its south is Salt Lake County, to the west is the Great Salt Lake and then Box Elder and Toole County, and to the east is the Wasatch Mountain Range and Morgan County.
The average elevation in Davis County is approximately 4,200 feet, with the highest peak in the county of Thurston Peak at 9,707 feet.Source
Climate
Davis County is considered by scientists to be in a cold semi-arid climate, which means the climate can feature warm to hot summers and cold, sometimes very cold winters, as well as major temperature swings between day and night by as much as 55 degrees Fahrenheit.Source
The coldest temperatures in Davis County occur in January with an average low of 20°F; whereas the hottest temperatures occur in July with an average high of 89°F.
Annual precipitation levels average between 18 and 25 inches, with the month of May being the highest with an average of 2.7 inches and the month of July being the lowest with only 0.98 inches. It must be noted that due to Davis County’s bordering relationship with the Great Salt Lake, an occurrence called “Lake-Effect Snow” can produce above average snowfalls because cold winds from the west move across the long expanse of the Great Salt Lake’s warmer water, providing energy and picking up water vapor which freezes and is deposited onto the relatively narrow section of Davis County that is sandwiched between the Great Salt Lake to the west and the Wasatch Mountain Range to the east.Source This can lead to snow during the winter on the valley floor of Davis County of roughly 60 inches and on the high bench areas up to 90 inches.Source
Education
Public Elementary & Secondary Education
Elementary Schools
There are currently 59 Elementary Schools in the Davis County School District. A listing of all the elementary schools' website and phone number is given next:Source
Junior High Schools
For the school year 2010-2011, there are 15 junior high schools in the Davis County School District. A listing of all the junior high schools' website and phone number is given next:Source
High Schools
For the school year 2010-2011, there are 8 high schools in the Davis County School District.. A listing of all the high schools' website and phone number is given next:Source
Private Elementary & Secondary Education
Davis County is home to private elementary and secondary educational institutions.
Charter Schools
Davis County is also home to charter schools.
Public Colleges & Universities
Weber State University Davis Campus
Weber State University is the premier university in the Weber County and Davis County area. Weber State offers over 200 certificate and degree programs, as well as offering 11 graduate degrees. In addition to regular classes, Weber State University offers online courses, distance learning, independent study, and evening classes. For residency requirements for in-state tuition go to the Residency for Tuition Purposes page. The course catelog is given next: Weber State University Catalog.
Vocational Colleges & Centers
Davis Applied Technology College (DATC)
The main vocational college in Davis County is the Davis Applied Technology College. A detailed listing of the DATC Schools and their individual programs can be found on their Catalog.
Private Vocational Colleges
Given below is contact information for private vocational colleges in the Davis County, UT area:
Hospitals
There are two main hospitals in Davis County, the Davis Hospital and Medical Center and Lakeview Hospital. To compare both the Davis Hospital and Medical Center and Lakeview Hospital use the US Health & Human Services Hospital Compare Service.
- Davis Hospital and Medical Center
1600 West Antelope Drive
Layton, Utah 84041 1-866-431-Well http://www.davishospital.com Davis Hospital currently has 225 beds and a 21 bed emergency department. Their services include a behavioral health unit, breast care, diabetes care, diagnostic imaging, emergency care, heart care, intensive care unit, maternity care, orthopedics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, senior services, sports medicine, surgical services, therapy services, tomotherapy, and wound healing.
- Lakeview Hospital
630 East Medical Drive
Bountiful, UT 84010 (801) 299-2200 http://lakeviewhospital.com Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful has 128 licensed beds, 226 physicians. Their services include behavioral health, cardiovascular health, emergency services, hospitalist care, hyerbaric and wound care, imaging and radiology, spiritual support, surgery, urology, and women services.
- South Davis Hospital
401 South 400 East
Bountiful, Utah 84010 (801) 295-2361 http://www.sdch.com South Davis Community Hospital offers skilled nursing care, long-term acute care, assisted living, orthopedic rehabilitation, long-term acute and transitional care, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, respitory therapy, recreational therapy, and music therapy.
US Department of Health & Human Services Medical Expenditure Panel Survey 2009 Source
| Private Sector Data |
Ogden-Clearfield, UT Data |
| Average total single premium (in dollars) per enrolled employee at establishments that offer health insurance |
$3,790 |
| Average total employee contribution (in dollars) per enrolled employee for single coverage at establishments that offer health insurance |
$876 |
| Average total family premium (in dollars) per enrolled employee at establishments that offer health insurance |
$11,099 |
| Average total employee contribution (in dollars) per enrolled employee for family coverage at establishments that offer health insurance |
$3,221 |
| Average total employee-plus-one premium (in dollars) per enrolled employee at establishments that offer health insurance |
$7,978 |
| Average total employee contribution (in dollars) per enrolled employee for employee-plus-one coverage at establishments that offer health insurance |
$2,268 |
Housing
The US Housing and Urban Development proposes the following Fair Market Rents for Davis County in 2012: Source
- One-Bedroom - $593
- Two-Bedroom - $730
- Three-Bedroom - $1,004
- Four-Bedroom - $1,187
Public Administration
Davis County
The Davis County Government is governed by three elected Board of Commissioners that serve 4-year terms that overlap. Currently, the Commission Chair is John Petroff, Jr., the Commissioner is P. Bret Millburn, and the Commission Vice-Chair is Louenda H. Downs.
Services provided by the county include General Government: Property Tax Assessment and Collecting, Auditing, Budgeting, Elections, Marriage Licenses, Passports, Real Estate Records, Criminal Justice Services, and Ordinance Enactment and enforcement; Educational Services: Libraries and Agricultural Extension; Social Services: Senior Programs; Recreation and Tourism: Golf Courses, Tourism and Travel Facilities, and County Fair; County Support Services: Correctional Facilities, Emergency 911, Police Protection, Paramedic and Ambulance, and Animal Control; Public Health: Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance, Environmental Health, and Health Education and Promotion; Unincorporated Areas: Fire Protection, Road Construction and Maintenance, Building Inspection, and Business Licenses.
Davis County Police & Fire Services
For Police, Fire, and Medical emergencies in the Davis County area dial 911. For non-emergencies call the Davis County Dispatch (801) 451-4150 or for more specific numbers see the tables below:
Law Enforcement Numbers in Davis County Source
| Law Enforcement |
Contact Number |
| Davis County Sheriff's Office |
(801) 451-4100 |
| Davis County Sheriff's Records |
(801) 451-4106 |
| Davis County Jail |
(801) 451-4200 |
| Davis County Jail Records |
(801) 451-4213 |
| Davis County Animal Services |
(801) 444-2200 |
| Davis County Personnel Office |
(801) 451-3415 |
| Bountiful Police Dept Dispatch |
(801) 298-2600 |
| Centerville City Police Dept |
(801) 292-8441 |
| Clearfield Police Dept Dispatch |
(801) 525-2806 |
| Clinton City Police |
(801) 614-0800 |
| Farmington City Police Dept |
(801) 451-5454 |
| Hill Air Force Base Security |
(801) 777-1522 |
| Kaysville City Police Dept |
(801) 546-1131 |
| Layton City Police Dept Dispatch |
(801) 497-8300 |
| Metro Narcotics Div (Davis Co) |
(801) 336-3555 |
| South Weber City Office |
(801) 497-3177 |
| State Parks (Antelope Is) |
(801) 773-2941 |
| Sunset City Police Dept |
(801) 825-1620 |
| Syracuse City Police Dept |
(801) 825-4400 |
| West Point City Police Dept |
(801) 776-0970 |
| Wood Cross City Police Dept |
(801) 292-4422 |
| Utah Highway Patrol Office |
(801) 477-8131 |
| Utah Wildlife Office |
(801) 476-2740 |
| Davis County AP&P Office |
(801) 451-4700 |
Fire Department Numbers in Davis County Source
| Fire Departments |
Contact Number |
| Davis Metro Fire |
(801) 677-2400 |
| Clinton Fire Dept |
(801) 774-2679 |
| Farmington Fire Dept |
(801) 451-2842 |
| Kaysville Fire Dept |
(801) 544-2860 |
| Layton Fire Dept |
(801) 336-3940 |
| Sunset Fire Dept |
(801) 825-1629 |
| Syracuse Fire Dept |
(801) 825-4400 |
| South Weber Fire Dept |
(801) 476-8907 |
Crime in Davis County Cities 2009 by Crime Type Source
| City |
Population |
Violent Crime |
Murder |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
Property Crime |
Burglary |
Larceny-theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
Arson |
| Bountiful |
44591 |
56 |
0 |
15 |
10 |
31 |
1147 |
156 |
954 |
37 |
2 |
| Centerville |
15763 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
9 |
387 |
41 |
328 |
18 |
0 |
| Clearfield |
27913 |
49 |
0 |
10 |
8 |
31 |
860 |
112 |
713 |
35 |
7 |
| Clinton |
20745 |
19 |
0 |
7 |
4 |
8 |
335 |
47 |
272 |
16 |
1 |
| Farmington |
17788 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
166 |
29 |
127 |
10 |
0 |
| Kaysville |
26363 |
18 |
0 |
8 |
3 |
7 |
426 |
73 |
331 |
22 |
0 |
| Layton |
65947 |
115 |
0 |
21 |
23 |
71 |
1953 |
240 |
1647 |
66 |
4 |
| North Salt Lake |
14026 |
5 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
350 |
114 |
194 |
42 |
0 |
| Sunset |
4892 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
130 |
26 |
100 |
4 |
0 |
| Syracuse |
24168 |
18 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
14 |
312 |
50 |
258 |
4 |
5 |
| West Bountiful |
5402 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
210 |
18 |
181 |
11 |
0 |
| Woods Cross |
8946 |
12 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
5 |
233 |
36 |
177 |
20 |
1 |
Cities of Davis County
A list of all the cities in Davis County along with their contact information, website, and brief description is given below:
- Bountiful
790 South 100 East
Bountiful, UT 84010 (801) 298-3171 http://www.bountifulutah.gov Bountiful is the second most populous city in Davis County with a population 44,477. It is in the far southeast of Davis County, built on the slopes of the Wasatch Mountains. Click Bountiful City VideoTourBook for a nice video of the Quality of Life, Real Estate and Relocation, Education, Bountiful City Utilities, and Parks and Recreation of Bountiful City. The following link shows the various departments and their contact info: Bountiful City Departmental Phone Numbers.
- Centerville
250 N. Main Street
Centerville, UT 84014 (801) 295-3477 http://centervilleut.net To see a list of Departments in Centerville, click Centerville Departments. For a nice video tourbook of the Quality of Life, Real Estate and Relocation, Education, Davis Cultural Arts Center, and Economic Development see Centerville Video TourBook
- Clearfield
55 South State St.
Clearfield, UT 84015 (801) 525-2700 http://www.clearfieldcity.org For a list of departments, webpages, and phone numbers click Clearfield City Departments Contact Information.
- Clinton
2267 North 1500 West
Clinton, Utah 84015 (801) 614-0700 http://clintoncity.net See Clinton City Hall Directory for links, addresses, and phone numbers of Clinton City Departments.
- Farmington
160 South Main
Farmington, UT 84025 (801) 451-2383 http://www.farmington.utah.gov Farmington, Utah is in the center of Davis County geographically and is home to most of the Davis County Government offices as well as being the home of Lagoon, amusement park. For a list and links of all departments in Farmington, go to Farmington City, Utah Departments. To watch a video of Farmington click Farmington City Community Videos.
- Fruit Heights
910 S. Mountain Rd.
Fruit Heights City, UT 84037 (801) 546-0861 http://www.fruitheightscity.com For a list of departments in Farmington, see Farmington City Departments.
- Kaysville
23 East Center Street
Kaysville, UT 84037 (801) 546-1235 http://www.kaysvillecity.com Kaysville City is home to the Davis Chamber of Commerce and the Davis Applied Technology College. For a list of departments in Kaysville, see Kaysville City Departments.
- Layton
437 N Wasatch Dr.
Layton, UT 84041 (801) 336-3800 http://www.laytoncity.org/public/ Layton City is the most populous city in Davis County with 66,747 citizens. Layton is home to the Layton Hills Mall and Surf 'n Swim. Follow the Layton City Departments link for a list of Layton City Departments. A new resident packet is available for download: New Resident Information Packet. A nice video tour of Layton is available outlining Education, Quality of life, Real Estate and Relocation, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Arts and Entertainment, Health Care, Shopping and Dining, and Community Services is available by clicking Layton Video TourBook.
- North Salt Lake
20 S. Hwy 89
North Salt Lake, UT 84054 (801) 936-3877 http://www.nslcity.org North Salt Lake is the furthest south city in Davis County. See North Salt Lake City Departments for links and contact info. For a video about the Quality of Life, Real Estate, HealthCare and Education, and Economic Development see North Salt Lake Video TourBook.
- South Weber
1600 E. South Weber Dr.
South Weber, UT 84405 (801) 479-3177 http://www.southwebercity.com South Weber City is in the farthest northeast of Davis County. For a directory of departments in South Weber, see South Weber City Departments landing page. For a page created for new residents of South Weber, see Welcome to South Weber City.
- Sunset
200 W. 1300 N.
Sunset, UT 84015 (801) 825-1628 http://www.sunset-ut.com For a list of department links in Sunset City, see Sunset City Departments.
- Syracuse
1979 W. 1900 S.
Syracuse UT 84075 (801) 825-1477 http://www.syracuseut.com For a list of departments, click Syracuse City Departments.
- West Bountiful
550 N 800 W
West Bountiful, UT 84087 (801) 292-4486 http://westbountiful.utah.gov West Bountiful is the least populous city in Davis County with a poplulation of 5,421. To see contact information for various departments in West Bountiful, see Administration and Public Services.
- West Point
3200 W 300 N
West Point, UT 84015 (801) 776-0970 http://www.westpointcity.org West Point City is the farthest west in Davis County. For a list of government departments go to West Point City homepage, click "Government" and then "Departments & Divisions".
- Woods Cross
1555 South 800 West
Woods Cross, Utah 84087 (801) 292-4421 http://www.woodscross.com For a list of departments, see Woods Cross City Departments. To view a video tour of Woods Cross that includes information about Quality of Life, Real Estate and Relocation, Education, Community Services, and Parks and Recreation see Woods Cross Video TourBook.
Mayors of Davis County
State of Utah
The State of Utah has the 3rd highest population growth rate, the highest fertility rate, the 3rd highest life expectancy, the lowest median age, and the highest household size in the United States. In addition, Utah has the 7th lowest poverty rate, the 7th highest state with high school degrees, and the 17th highest percentage of citizens with bachelor's degrees in the US. The unemployment rate in Utah is the 14th lowest and the median household income is 10th in the nation.Source
For a list of agency links, see the State of Utah Agencies List. For people new to the state of Utah, see the Newcomers Guide, which is a list of useful links for newcomers of the state. To see tourism links see the State of Utah's Travel & Tourism landing page. For business links see Starting a Business, Relocating a Business, Running a Business, and Business Resource Centers
See Business Online Services for everything from searching available business names, to a One-Stop Business Registration, to the Annual Business Renewal.
Taxes
The State Income Tax Rate is 5%. One must file a Utah Income Tax Return when:Source
- Every Utah resident who must file a federal income tax return
- Every non or part-year resident with income from Utah sources who must file a federal return
- Taxpayers wanting a refund of income tax overpayment regardless of the income amount; or
- Every individual with Utah income that meets the following requirements found on the webpage: Who Must File a Utah Income Tax Return
For information about registering vehicles in utah see the Utah Department of Moter Vehicles page. For the motor vehicle exact fees see Registration Taxes and Fees.
Davis Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
If you need assistance in planning your next Davis County visit, vacation, meeting, or conference, go to the Davis Area Convention and Visitors Bureau's website.
For hotel and ski package deals, see the Ski Utah Specials Page at the Davis Area Convention and Visitors Bureau website. See the Hot Davis Deals page for hotel deals, some with package deals to the Lagoon Amusement Park.
A short list of services for meetings and conferences provided by the Davis Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is given below: Source
- Competitive bid service from hotels, meeting facilities, off site venues, ground transportation and caterers
- Arrangements for site inspections
- Themed-event ideas and suggestions for unique venues
- Entertainers, caterers, local souvenir lists
- Hospitality docents and info at registration
- Publicity services.
- Links to web site and assistance in designing promotions for your convention. Attendance-builders, such as mailings, emails, brochure distribution or presentation at the preceeding year’s convention.
- A dedicated landing page, linked to your page, which gives guests all the information they need for their conference
- On-line room or conference registration is available
- Local tours through DMCs with experienced tour guides
- Room pick up reports to assist you in the next negotiations
For inquiries on how you can start your Davis County vacation or details on how you can set up your business meeting or conference, fill in the Davis Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Contact Form or call toll free 1-888-777-9771.
Attractions
For more visitor attractions and information, see the Davis Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.
- Antelope Island State Park
4528 West 1700 South
Syracuse, UT 84075 (801) 773-2941 http://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/antelope-island Home of 500 bison, Antelopte Island offers backcountry trails, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, and in the winter cross country skiing. Click to see maps and a trail map. An Antelope Island State Park Video is available. You can also make reservations for campsites here. Occurring generally on Labor Day weekend, the Antelope Island Stampede is a weekend of hot air balloons, live music bands, and entertainment.
- Boondocks
525 South Deseret Drive
Kaysville, Utah 84037 (801) 660-6800 http://www.boondocks.com/public/kaysville/ 20 Lanes of Bowling, Miniature golf, bumper boats, go carts, batting cages, laser tag, rollerball (miniature bowling), and arcade. KAYSVILLE Boondocks regularly hosts corporate events for companies of all sizes. Meeting Rooms feature LCD projector, wireless mics, WIFI and more.
- Bountiful Davis Art Center
745 S Main Street
Bountiful, UT 84010 (801) 292-0367 http://www.bdac.org Bountiful Davis Art Center is the premiere art gallery in Davis County. To see their current exhibitions times and details click Exhibitions. The art center is also known for its Bountiful/Davis Summerfest International program that brings in international performers to bring cultures together and to give local Davis County residents a unique international experience.
- Cherry Hill
1325 South Main
Kaysville UT, 84037 (801) 451-5379 http://www.cherry-hill.com Cherry Hill offers a waterpark, a miniture golf course, batting cages, rock climbing, and camping. To see pricing and schedules, click Pricing and Schedule
- Davis Arts Council
445 N. Wasatch Drive
Layton, Utah 84041 (801) 546-8575 http://www.thedavisarts.org Partnering with Layton city, private donors, and business sponsors, The Edward A. Kenley Centennial Amphitheater was constructed. With this facility residents can attend the Summer Concert Series, Free Sunday Night Concerts, Free Wednesday Night Movies, Arts in the Park, theatrical productions, and adult and children cultural/educational workshops.
- Hill Aerospace Museum
7961 Wardleigh Rd. Building 1955
Hill AFB, UT 84056-5842 (801) 777-6868 http://www.hill.af.mil/library/museum/index.asp This Air Force museum contains more than 90 military aircraft, aerospace vehicles, and missles as well as other historical artifacts. Admission is FREE, but donations are accepted. To watch a video of the museum, click Hill Aerospace Video (Requires Windows Media Player).
- Lagoon
375 Lagoon Dr.
Farmington, UT 84025-2554 (801) 451-8000 http://www.lagoonpark.com Lagoon is the major amusement park in Utah. It is located in Farmington, right off of I-15. Lagoon has all types of rides: roller coasters, carousels, bumber cars, water rides and various rides for children and adults. Lagoon also has a full featured water park called Lagoon-A-Beach with swimming pools, hydro tubes, river rapids, waterfalls, and kids area. Lagoon also features an old-time western town called Pioneer Village. In addition, Lagoon features Events and Shows. Lastly, in the fall, Lagoon turns into a Halloween adventure with their Frightmares nights. If you are interested in spending the night, Lagoon offers camping as well.
- Snowbasin Resort
3925 E. Snowbasin Rd.
Huntsville, UT 84317 (888) 437-5488 http://www.snowbasin.com Though technically in Weber County, Snowbasin, a Sun Valley Resort, and an official venue of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games is, according to Google Maps, only 38 minutes from the Davis Chamber of Commerce. During the winter, Snowbasin offers world class skiing and snowboarding with 113 runs, 9 lifts, and 3,000 acres of total skiable area. For ticket information go to Snowbasin Winter Rates. And during the summer, Snowbasin offers gondola rides and hiking and biking.
Hiking, Biking, & Horse Trails
Davis County Trails is where you can find information and maps for over 100 miles of trails in Davis County, UT. Our trails offer a wide variety of outdoor experiences. Everything from a casual stroll to a strenuous wilderness trek. View Trail Map.
Utilites & Transportation
Electricity
As of February 18, 2010, the electric bill for a 700kWh/month residential bill is approximately $62.74 per month.Source Most power in Davis County is received through Rocky Mountain Power. For Rocky Mountain Power residential customer service, call toll free 1-888-221-7070. For business customer service call toll free 1-866-870-3419.
Natural Gas
As of August 1, 2010, the gas bill for a 82 Dth/year residential bill is approximately $60 per month, this is the lowest in the continental United States.Source The provider of natural gas in Davis County is Questar Gas. To contact Questar Gas call toll-free 800-323-5517, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Telephone
For phone service, prices vary by retailer. Some of the popular land line phone services are Qwest and Comcast. A basic residential land line can be had for roughly $25/month, of course features and bundle pricing can influence the pricing.
Water, Sewer, & Refuse
To give an example of water, sewer, and refuse fees in Davis County, the fees for the most populous city in Davis County, Layton, will be given (in Layton, fees are charged every 2 months, so the figures are every 2 month fees): Water - $21.10, Sewer - $27.90, Garbage - $20.20, Storm Drainage - $9.20. Details for Layton City, can be found here.
Bus Transportation
In Utah, UTA is responsible for bus transportation, as well as rail and lightrail. For Davis County routes click Davis County Route Schedules. Click Trip Planner for bus route plans based on a starting and ending destination.
Air Transportation
Located to the south of Davis County, in Salt Lake County, is the Salt Lake International Airport. From the Davis Chamber of Commerce to the Salt Lake International Airport, Google estimates the time to be 31 minutes. For more information, click Salt Lake International Airport. Delta Airlines has a major hub in Salt Lake City, for a list of other airlines that service Salt Lake International Airport go to airline links.
Interstates
The major north-south US Interstate in Utah and for Davis County is I-15, for a live map of traffic flow, accidents, slow downs, see Utah Department of Transportation CommuterLink. The only other US Interstate is I-84, which skirts along the northern border of South Weber City.
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