Cache County

Cache County is located in northern Utah along the Idaho border, encompassing the Cache Valley and extending into surrounding mountain ranges. Established in 1856 during early Latter-day Saint settlement in the region, it developed as an agricultural and trade area tied to the Bear River watershed and overland travel corridors. The county is mid-sized by Utah standards, with a population of roughly 135,000 residents, concentrated primarily in the valley’s urban corridor. Logan serves as the county seat and principal population center. Cache County combines urban and rural landscapes, including irrigated farmland, foothills, and forested mountain terrain that supports outdoor recreation and watershed resources. The local economy is anchored by education and public-sector employment, agriculture and food production, and regional services, with Utah State University in Logan contributing to research and cultural activity. Communities in the county reflect a mix of small-town and city-centered development patterns.

Cache County is located in northern Utah along the Idaho border and is part of the Logan, UT-ID metropolitan area. The county seat is Logan; local government information and planning resources are available via the Cache County official website.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (Cache County, Utah), Cache County’s population was 133,154 (2023 estimate).

Age & Gender

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (Cache County, Utah) (most recent profile measures shown on that page):

• Age (median): 24.8 years
• Under 18: 25.0%
• 65 and over: 10.8%
• Gender: Female 49.5%, Male 50.5%

Racial & Ethnic Composition

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (Cache County, Utah) (race categories shown reflect the Census Bureau profile format):

• White alone: 88.5%
• Black or African American alone: 0.8%
• American Indian and Alaska Native alone: 0.9%
• Asian alone: 2.1%
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone: 0.4%
• Two or more races: 6.7%
• Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 10.6%

Household & Housing Data

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (Cache County, Utah):

• Households: 44,857
• Persons per household: 2.86
• Owner-occupied housing unit rate: 66.7%
• Median value of owner-occupied housing units: $371,600
• Median selected monthly owner costs (with a mortgage): $1,517
• Median gross rent: $1,138

Cache County’s mix of a dense urban corridor (Logan and nearby cities) and surrounding rural valleys and mountain areas shapes digital communication: broadband service and device availability tend to be stronger in population centers and more constrained where terrain and lower housing density raise network deployment costs.

Direct county-level email-usage statistics are generally not published; email access trends are commonly inferred from digital access and demographic proxies from the U.S. Census Bureau (data.census.gov) (notably the ACS “Computer and Internet Use” tables).

Digital access indicators (proxy for email access)

ACS indicators on household broadband subscriptions and computer ownership are the primary proxies for practical email access, since email use typically depends on reliable internet service and an internet-capable device. County-level values are available through ACS computer and internet use queries.

Age distribution and email adoption

Age structure influences email adoption: older residents often rely on email for services and formal communication, while younger groups may use a broader mix of messaging platforms. Cache County’s age profile can be summarized from ACS age and sex tables.

Gender distribution

Gender composition is generally near parity; it is not a primary driver of email access relative to broadband, devices, and age.

Connectivity and infrastructure limitations

Rural topography and dispersed housing can limit last-mile broadband options; infrastructure context is reflected in FCC National Broadband Map availability data.

Cache County is in northern Utah along the Idaho border and includes the Logan metropolitan area as well as smaller towns and agricultural valleys (notably Cache Valley) bordered by mountain ranges (Wasatch Range/Wellsville Mountains). Population and activity are concentrated in and around Logan and along the US‑91 corridor, while large parts of the county are mountainous or sparsely populated. This mix of an urbanized valley floor and rugged terrain is a key driver of mobile coverage variability because terrain can block signal propagation and low-density areas reduce the economics of dense site deployment.

Data notes and limits (availability vs. adoption)

Network availability refers to whether a mobile provider reports service (e.g., 4G LTE or 5G) in a location. Adoption refers to whether residents actually subscribe to mobile service, use smartphones, or rely on mobile for internet access. County-level adoption and device-type data are limited; many official datasets are published at the state level or for larger geographies. County estimates are often model-based or available only through specialized surveys.

Mobile penetration or access indicators (household adoption)

“Mobile-only” or mobile internet reliance indicators

• The most consistently available public indicator related to mobile dependence at local levels is the share of households with cellular data plans or smartphone-only internet access, but these measures are typically not published in a way that is consistently and directly comparable at the county level.
• County-level baseline demographics and household characteristics that correlate with mobile adoption (age structure, student population, income, and housing) can be sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Cache County’s ACS profiles are accessible through data.census.gov (search “Cache County, Utah” and review tables related to computers and internet subscriptions, plus age/education/income).

Broadband subscription context (not mobile-specific)

• The Census Bureau reports household internet subscription and device ownership (desktop/laptop/tablet/smartphone) via ACS tables, but the most widely used ACS “Internet Subscription” tables measure categories such as broadband, cellular data plan, and dial-up. These provide an adoption view (what households pay for/subscribe to), distinct from whether networks exist.
• For county and tract-level ACS internet/computer tables, use data.census.gov (ACS internet and computer tables). This supports adoption analysis but does not directly provide “mobile penetration” as a single metric comparable to carrier subscriber counts.

Limitation: Public, official carrier subscriber counts (penetration rates such as “SIMs per 100 people”) are generally not released at the county level in the United States.

Mobile internet usage patterns (4G/5G availability vs. typical use)

Network availability (4G LTE and 5G)

• The primary public source for U.S. coverage reporting is the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection and National Broadband Map, which includes mobile broadband coverage by technology and provider. For Cache County, reported mobile broadband coverage (LTE/5G) can be viewed via the FCC National Broadband Map by searching for places within the county (e.g., Logan, Hyde Park, Hyrum, Wellsville) and toggling mobile layers.
• Utah’s statewide broadband resources also compile coverage and planning information. The Utah Broadband Center provides state broadband context, including mapping and program documentation that may reference mobile service gaps and middle-mile/backhaul considerations affecting mobile performance.

Interpreting availability: FCC mobile layers represent provider-reported coverage and are best used as an availability indicator. They do not measure congestion, indoor signal quality, or typical speeds at specific times, and they do not indicate whether households subscribe.

Typical usage patterns (how residents use mobile internet)

• County-specific, official statistics on “share of traffic on 4G vs 5G” or “average mobile data consumption” are not typically published by government sources at the county level.
• In practice, usage patterns in a county like Cache tend to be shaped by:
  • Urbanized core vs. outlying areas: Greater capacity and more consistent high-speed performance in and near Logan and other incorporated areas; more variable performance in canyon/mountain areas and low-density rural segments.
  • Campus-driven demand: Utah State University in Logan can increase localized mobile demand and can influence carrier investment patterns in the immediate area, but this does not translate to a countywide adoption statistic.
• Performance and technology use (LTE vs 5G) at specific locations are better reflected by coverage layers (availability) and independent measurement platforms, but independent platforms are not authoritative adoption sources.

Limitation: Government sources generally do not publish county-level “4G vs 5G usage share” or “mobile-only household share” as a single, definitive measure.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

What is available in official data

• The ACS includes household measures on computer type and internet subscription type, which can be used to infer device prevalence (e.g., households with smartphones and cellular data plans). County-level figures can be extracted from ACS tables through data.census.gov.
• These tables describe household access (e.g., smartphone, tablet, desktop/laptop) rather than individual ownership, and they do not identify device models or operating systems.

What cannot be stated definitively at the county level

• Precise splits such as “X% smartphones vs. feature phones” are not typically available from official public sources at the county level.
• Carrier device telemetry and retail sales data are proprietary and not released as countywide statistics.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity

Geography, terrain, and settlement patterns (availability impacts)

• Mountainous terrain and canyons: Mountains surrounding Cache Valley can create shadowing and coverage gaps, particularly away from the valley floor and in canyon corridors. This affects availability and quality (signal, indoor reception) more than adoption.
• Population density gradient: The Logan area supports more cell sites and capacity; sparsely populated areas can have fewer sites and longer distances between towers, which can reduce throughput and increase reliance on low-band coverage.
• Transportation corridors: Coverage investment tends to be stronger along highways and in towns; local variability remains common in rural road networks and mountainous recreation areas.

County geography and community distribution context can be referenced via the Cache County official website and Census geographic profiles via data.census.gov.

Demographics and institutions (adoption and usage impacts)

• University presence (Logan): A large student population typically correlates with high smartphone usage and heavy mobile data demand in concentrated areas near campus and student housing.
• Income and housing: Household income and housing stability influence subscription types (mobile-only vs fixed-plus-mobile). These relationships can be assessed using ACS socioeconomic tables for Cache County on Census.gov (ACS tables), but official sources do not publish a single county “mobile-only” rate as a headline metric across all years.
• Age distribution: Younger populations tend to have higher smartphone adoption and more mobile-centric internet use. Age profiles for Cache County are available through ACS demographic tables on data.census.gov.

Clear separation summary: availability vs. adoption in Cache County

• Network availability (4G/5G): Best documented through the FCC National Broadband Map, which shows reported LTE/5G coverage by provider and technology.
• Household adoption (subscriptions/devices): Best documented through the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS) for county-level household internet subscription categories and device access, recognizing that these are household measures and not carrier subscriber counts.
• County-level mobile penetration (subscriber rates) and county-level 4G/5G usage shares: Not generally available as definitive public statistics; the most defensible approach uses FCC for availability and ACS for adoption proxies, with explicit acknowledgement that these measure different concepts.

Cache County is in northern Utah along the Idaho border and is anchored by Logan (home to Utah State University). The county’s large student population, relatively young median age compared with many Utah counties, and a mix of education, healthcare, and regional services employment are factors that typically correlate with high social media adoption and heavy mobile-centric use. Local cultural life is shaped by the university, outdoor recreation in Cache Valley, and community-focused institutions, which tends to support strong use of group- and event-oriented platforms.

User statistics (penetration / active use)

• County-specific social media penetration is not published in a standardized public dataset (major sources such as Pew Research Center and the U.S. Census do not report social media usage at the county level).
• State and U.S. benchmarks are the most reliable proxies for Cache County:
  • U.S. adults: about 69% report using at least one social media site (Pew Research Center: Social Media Fact Sheet).
  • Utah context: Utah’s younger age structure (relative to the national distribution) is consistent with higher-than-average usage among young adults, who are the highest-penetration group nationally (see age trends below). Demographic structure can be referenced via the U.S. Census Bureau data portal for Cache County and Utah.

Age group trends (highest-use groups)

National survey data consistently shows social media use is highest among younger adults and declines with age:

• 18–29: ~84% use social media
• 30–49: ~81%
• 50–64: ~73%
• 65+: ~45%
  Source: Pew Research Center age-by-age social media use.

Cache County implication: The presence of a major university and a sizable 18–29 population segment supports heavier usage of visually oriented and messaging-centric platforms, along with high frequency of daily use.

Gender breakdown

Across platforms, gender patterns vary more by platform than by overall adoption:

• Overall social media use (U.S. adults): men and women are generally similar in whether they use social media at all (reported in aggregate within Pew’s fact sheet).
• Platform-level tendencies (U.S. adults):
  • Pinterest skews more female
  • Reddit skews more male
  • Instagram often trends slightly higher among women
  • YouTube is high across genders
    Source: Pew Research Center platform-by-platform demographics.

Cache County implication: A younger population tends to amplify platform differences (e.g., higher Instagram/Snapchat usage), while community groups and family networks reinforce Facebook use across genders in older cohorts.

Most-used platforms (with percentages where available)

Reliable county-level platform shares are not published; the most defensible figures come from U.S. adult benchmarks:

• YouTube: ~83% of U.S. adults
• Facebook: ~68%
• Instagram: ~47%
• Pinterest: ~35%
• TikTok: ~33%
• LinkedIn: ~30%
• X (formerly Twitter): ~22%
• Snapchat: ~27%
• Reddit: ~22%
  Source: Pew Research Center: platform usage among U.S. adults.

Cache County implication: Usage typically concentrates on YouTube and Facebook as near-universal reach platforms, with Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat especially prominent for the county’s student/young-adult segment, and LinkedIn aligned with education and professional services.

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and preferences)

• Mobile-first, short-form video growth: Nationally, TikTok and Instagram are strongly associated with higher frequency use among younger adults, while YouTube spans age groups and supports both entertainment and “how-to” consumption (Pew platform frequency and demographic patterns).
• Community and events use-cases: Counties with strong campus and local community ecosystems typically show heavy use of Facebook Groups, Instagram Stories, and Snapchat for local events, clubs, and peer-to-peer communication (supported by platform demographic concentration in Pew’s platform profiles).
• Messaging-centric engagement: Use of social platforms often blends with private messaging behaviors (DMs and group chats) among younger cohorts; this is consistent with broader U.S. patterns of communication shifting toward social apps and embedded messaging features reported across internet adoption research (Pew Research Center internet and technology research).
• Platform preference by life stage: Young adults concentrate attention on Instagram/TikTok/Snapchat (higher posting and viewing cadence), while older adults more often use Facebook for maintaining social ties and local information seeking; this follows the age gradients reported in Pew’s demographic tables (Pew Research Center demographic breakdowns).

Cache County family-related records are primarily maintained through Utah’s statewide vital records system and the county court and recorder functions. Utah vital records include births and deaths; adoption records are handled through the courts and state registries and are generally not public.

Birth and death certificates are issued by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Vital Records and Statistics; access is restricted to eligible requesters under state law. Requests are submitted online or by mail through the state portal: Utah Vital Records and Statistics. Limited in-person services are available through local health departments; Cache County information is provided by the Bear River Health Department: Bear River Health Department.

Marriage and divorce records are also part of Utah vital records administration; some court-related case information may appear in public court indexes. Cache County district and justice court case access is provided through Utah Courts: Utah State Courts (public records access and case lookup). Property, which can support family/associate research, is recorded by the Cache County Recorder; recorded document search and office details are posted on the county website: Cache County Recorder.

Privacy restrictions commonly apply to vital records (especially recent births, deaths, and all adoption records). Public access is broader for recorded land documents and many court docket entries, with limitations for sealed or protected cases.

Types of records available

Marriage records

• Marriage license / marriage certificate (county record): A marriage license is issued by the county clerk and is typically returned after the ceremony for recording. The recorded record is commonly referred to as the county marriage certificate or recorded marriage record.
• State marriage record: Utah maintains statewide vital records indexes and, for eligible requesters, certified copies through the state vital records office.

Divorce records

• Divorce decree (court record): The final judgment dissolving a marriage is issued and maintained by the district court in the county where the case was filed.
• Divorce case file (court record): The court file may include pleadings, findings, orders, and related documents, subject to court access rules and any sealing.

Annulment records

• Annulment decree (court record): Annulments are judicial actions handled by the district court. The court issues a decree declaring a marriage void or voidable under Utah law.
• Annulment case file (court record): Maintained in the court’s case management system and the courthouse file, subject to access restrictions and sealing rules.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

Cache County marriage records (county level)

• Filed/recorded with: Cache County Clerk (marriage licenses issued and recorded in Cache County).
• Access: Requests for copies are handled through the Cache County Clerk’s office according to county procedures for vital/recorded documents.

Utah statewide marriage records (state level)

• Maintained by: Utah Department of Health and Human Services (UDHHS), Office of Vital Records and Statistics.
• Access: Eligible parties may obtain certified copies through the state vital records process.
  Reference: Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics

Cache County divorce and annulment records (court level)

• Filed with: Utah State Courts, District Court for the judicial district serving Cache County (divorces and annulments are court actions).
• Access methods:
  • Public case information (limited): Utah courts provide an online case lookup for certain docket-level details, subject to exclusions and confidentiality rules.
    Reference: Utah Courts Xchange / public case search information
  • Copies of decrees and case documents: Typically obtained from the clerk of the district court where the case was filed, subject to access restrictions, identification requirements, and fees.
  • Appellate decisions (when applicable): Published appellate opinions are accessible through Utah’s appellate courts resources.
    Reference: Utah appellate opinions

Typical information included in these records

Marriage license / recorded marriage record

Common elements include:

• Full names of spouses (including maiden name where applicable)
• Date and place of marriage (and date of license issuance)
• Ages and/or dates of birth (varies by time period and form)
• Residences at time of application
• Names of parents (often included on applications; varies by era)
• Officiant name/title and signature
• Witness information (when required)
• County recording details (book/page or instrument number; recording date)

Divorce decree (and related court orders)

Common elements include:

• Names of parties and case number
• Court, county, and judge
• Date of decree and legal dissolution terms
• Orders on child custody, parent-time, child support (when applicable)
• Orders on spousal support/alimony (when applicable)
• Property division and debt allocation
• Restoration of former name (when requested and granted)
• Findings required by Utah law and court rules (varies by case)

Annulment decree

Common elements include:

• Names of parties and case number
• Court, county, and judge
• Date of decree and legal basis for annulment under Utah law
• Orders addressing children, support, and property (when applicable)
• Any name restoration provisions (when requested and granted)

Privacy and legal restrictions

Marriage records

• Certified copies: Utah vital records law restricts issuance of certified vital records to the registrant and other legally authorized persons; identification requirements apply.
• Public access to older records: Public availability may increase for historical records depending on state rules and archival practices, but certified-copy eligibility remains governed by statute and agency policy.

Divorce and annulment court records

• Presumption of public access with exceptions: Many court filings and decrees are public, but access is limited by Utah court rules for non-public records and by court orders.
• Common restricted content: Records involving minors, adoption-related information, domestic violence protective matters, certain financial account data, medical/mental health information, and other protected identifiers may be classified as non-public, redacted, or sealed.
• Sealed/expunged portions: A judge may seal parts of a case file or the entire file in limited circumstances; sealed records are not available to the public.
• Online access limitations: Online portals may display only non-confidential case summaries and register-of-actions entries, with document images often restricted.

Practical distinctions in record custody

• Marriage: Primarily a county clerk recorded document (with a corresponding state vital record for eligible requesters).
• Divorce/annulment: Primarily a district court case record (decree and case file), governed by court access rules and judicial orders.

Cache County is in northern Utah along the Idaho border, anchored by Logan and Utah State University. The county combines a mid-sized university city with fast-growing suburban areas (e.g., North Logan, Providence, Nibley, Hyrum) and extensive agricultural/rural lands in Cache Valley. Population characteristics include a comparatively young age profile and high rates of family households relative to many U.S. counties, influenced by the university presence and regional demographics.

Education Indicators

Public schools (counts and names)

Cache County’s public K–12 schools are primarily operated by Cache School District and Logan City School District. Comprehensive, up-to-date school rosters are maintained by the districts:

• Cache School District schools directory: Cache School District
• Logan City School District schools directory: Logan City School District

A single “number of public schools” varies year-to-year with boundary changes and program sites; district directories are the authoritative source for current counts and school names.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

• Student–teacher ratios (proxy): Countywide ratios are commonly reported through federal district-level profiles (CCD/NCES). District ratios in northern Utah are generally in the mid-to-high teens (students per teacher). A precise countywide ratio is not consistently published as a single metric across both districts; the most comparable standardized reporting is available via NCES school/district profiles.
• Graduation rates: Utah’s 4-year cohort graduation rate is reported by the state; county-specific rates are typically available at the district level (Cache and Logan). The most recent official rates are published by the Utah State Board of Education (accountability and graduation reporting).

Adult educational attainment

Using the most recent U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) county estimates, Cache County has high educational attainment relative to many U.S. counties, reflecting both university influence and professional employment:

• High school diploma (or higher): commonly reported in the 90%+ range for adults 25+ in recent ACS tables (county estimate; exact value varies by 1-year vs. 5-year ACS release).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: commonly reported in the mid-30% to low-40% range for adults 25+ (county estimate; varies by ACS release and year).

Authoritative tables are available through the Census Bureau’s data.census.gov (Educational Attainment, ACS).

Notable programs (STEM, CTE, AP)

• STEM and dual-enrollment pathways: Programs are influenced by proximity to Utah State University and state-supported concurrent enrollment; offerings are typically documented in district secondary-school course catalogs and counseling materials.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE): Utah districts commonly provide CTE pathways aligned to state standards (e.g., business, IT, health science, skilled trades). Program details are generally published through district CTE pages and the state CTE framework via Utah CTE.
• Advanced Placement (AP): AP is commonly offered at traditional high schools, with participation and pass-rate reporting typically available through school profiles and state reporting.

School safety measures and counseling resources

School safety practices in Cache County’s public districts generally align with Utah public-school requirements and district policies, including controlled entry procedures, visitor management, emergency preparedness drills, and coordination with local law enforcement. School counseling and student support services are typically delivered through:

• On-site school counselors (academic planning, college/career guidance)
• Student wellness teams and referral pathways to community mental health resources
  District student services pages provide the most current, school-specific descriptions of counseling staffing and safety protocols (see district sites linked above). Countywide public safety coordination and emergency management context is described by Cache County.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment (most recent)

Cache County’s unemployment rate is reported monthly and annually by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS). The most recent official county rate is available via:

• BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)
  In recent years, Cache County has generally tracked low unemployment by national standards, often near or below Utah’s statewide rate (which has frequently been in the low single digits).

Major industries and employment sectors

Major employment drivers commonly include:

• Education (Utah State University; public school systems)
• Health care and social assistance
• Manufacturing (including food-related and other light manufacturing typical of the region)
• Retail trade and accommodation/food services
• Professional, scientific, and technical services
• Construction (reflecting sustained housing growth)
• Agriculture (notably dairy and related value chains in Cache Valley)

Industry composition and payroll employment can be referenced in county profiles from the Census Bureau and BLS, including County Business Patterns and BLS regional data tools.

Common occupations and workforce breakdown (proxy)

Occupational patterns typically mirror the industry mix, with concentration in:

• Education, training, and library occupations
• Health care practitioners/support
• Management and business operations
• Sales and office support
• Production and transportation/material moving (manufacturing and logistics)
• Construction and extraction (tied to growth)

County-level occupational distributions are most consistently available through ACS occupation tables on data.census.gov and state workforce dashboards.

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

Cache County commuting is shaped by a Logan-centered job market and travel along the US‑91/US‑89 corridors within Cache Valley, with some commuting to Box Elder County and the Wasatch Front.

• Mean commute time (proxy): Recent ACS county estimates generally place Cache County’s mean commute in the high teens to low 20s minutes (varies by year/release), reflecting a mix of in-valley commuting and some longer inter-county trips. Source: ACS commuting tables via data.census.gov.

Local employment vs. out-of-county work

Cache County functions as both an employment center (Logan/USU/health care) and a residential base for some out-commuters. The most standardized measurement of commuting flows is the Census Bureau’s LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics:

• LEHD/OnTheMap commuting flows
  These datasets quantify the share of residents working inside the county versus commuting to other counties (including Box Elder and the Wasatch Front labor market).

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership and rental share

ACS housing tenure estimates typically show a majority owner-occupied housing stock in Cache County, with a sizeable rental market concentrated in Logan (student and workforce rentals).

• Homeownership rate (proxy): commonly around the ~60–70% range (county estimate; varies by ACS release/year).
• Rental share: generally ~30–40%, with higher rental concentration near Utah State University and central Logan.
  Source: ACS tenure tables via data.census.gov.

Median property values and recent trends

• Median home value: Recent ACS estimates place Cache County’s median owner-occupied home value in the mid-$300k to low-$400k range (release-dependent).
• Trend: Like much of Utah, Cache County experienced substantial price appreciation from 2020–2022, followed by slower growth/partial normalization as mortgage rates rose; localized trends vary by submarket (Logan vs. growing suburbs).
  County medians are available from ACS; transaction-based indices and local market summaries are often reported through Utah housing market dashboards and assessor data.

Typical rent prices

ACS gross rent estimates commonly place Cache County’s median gross rent in the ~$1,200–$1,600 range (release-dependent), with variation by unit type and location (higher near Logan amenities and campus, lower in more rural communities). Source: ACS rent tables via data.census.gov.

Housing types (built form)

• Single-family detached homes dominate in most cities and unincorporated areas.
• Apartments and multifamily are most prevalent in Logan and near major corridors, serving students and workforce renters.
• Rural lots and agricultural-adjacent housing are common in outlying valley areas and smaller towns, with larger parcel sizes and more reliance on personal vehicles.

Neighborhood characteristics (schools and amenities)

• Logan: higher density, more multifamily options, proximity to university/cultural amenities, higher rental share, and shorter in-city commutes.
• North Logan/Providence/Nibley/Hyrum and other suburbs: newer subdivisions, higher owner-occupancy, proximity to parks and schools, and family-oriented housing stock; commutes typically remain within Cache Valley but may be longer than central Logan depending on workplace location.
• Rural/unincorporated areas: larger lots, more distance to schools/medical services/retail, and stronger vehicle dependence.

Property tax overview (rate and typical cost)

Utah property taxes are administered locally with rates that vary by taxing entity (school districts, cities, special districts). Utah also applies a primary residential exemption that reduces the taxable value of owner-occupied primary residences.

• Effective property tax burden (proxy): Utah counties commonly fall around ~0.5%–0.7% of market value as an effective annual burden for many homeowners (varies by location and levy).
• Typical annual homeowner cost (proxy): For a home in the mid-$300k to low-$400k range, a rough order-of-magnitude annual property tax frequently lands in the low-to-mid thousands of dollars, depending on exemptions and local levies.
  Official levy rates and assessed values are documented by the county assessor/treasurer and statewide guidance:
• Cache County (assessor/treasurer resources)
• Utah Property Tax Division

Note on specificity: Several requested indicators (districtwide student–teacher ratios, district graduation rates, and exact public school counts/names) are maintained as district/state administrative data rather than a single county summary statistic. District directories and Utah State Board of Education reporting are the authoritative sources for those items.