Economy of Utah
The economy of Utah is a diversified economy covering industries such as
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis the gross stated product of Utah in 2021 was 220 billion.[1] The per capita personal income was 52,191 in 2020.[2] Major industries of Utah include: coal mining, cattle ranching, salt production, and government services.
According to the 2007 State New Economy Index, Utah is ranked the top state in the nation for Economic Dynamism, determined by:
The degree to which state economies are knowledge-based, globalized, entrepreneurial, information technology-driven, and innovation-based.
In eastern Utah, petroleum production is a major industry.[3] Near Salt Lake City, petroleum refining is done by a number of oil companies. In central Utah, coal production accounts for much of the mining activity.
Utah collects personal income tax at a single rate of 5%, but provides tax credits to low and middle income taxpayers to provide a progressive tax system. The state sales tax has a base rate of 4.65 percent,[4] with cities and counties levying additional local sales taxes that vary among the municipalities. Property taxes are assessed and collected locally. Utah does not charge intangible property taxes and does not impose an inheritance tax. Over time and influenced by climate change, droughts in Utah have been increasing in frequency and severity,[5] putting a further strain on Utah's water security and impacting the state’s economy.[6]
Farming
Tourism
Tourism is a major industry in Utah, as it is well known for its year-round outdoor recreational activities.. With five
Utah is well known for its winter activities and has seen an increase in tourism since the
The 2002 Winter Olympics were celebrated in Utah and offered a great boon to the economy of the state. Several facilities were built to accommodate the influx of tourism that accompanied and lingered after the Olympics. Former Olympic venues including Utah Olympic Park and Utah Olympic Oval are still in operation for training and competition and allows the public to participate in numerous activities including ski jumping, bobsleigh, and speed skating.
Utah features many cultural attractions such as
Other attractions include Monument Valley, the Great Salt Lake, the Bonneville Salt Flats, and Lake Powell.
Mining
Beginning in the late 19th century with the state's mining boom (including the Bingham Canyon Mine, among the world's largest open pit mines), companies attracted large numbers of immigrants with job opportunities. Since the days of the Utah Territory mining has played a major role in Utah's economy. Historical mining towns include Mercur in Tooele County, Silver Reef in Washington County, Eureka in Juab County, Park City in Summit County and numerous coal mining camps throughout Carbon County such as Castle Gate, Spring Canyon, and Hiawatha. These settlements were characteristic of the boom and bust cycle that dominated mining towns of the American West. During the early part of the Cold War era, uranium was mined in eastern Utah. Today mining activity still plays a major role in the state's economy. Minerals mined in Utah include copper, gold, silver, molybdenum, zinc, lead, and beryllium. Fossil fuels including coal, petroleum, and natural gas continue to play a major role in Utah's economy, especially in the eastern part of the state in counties such as Carbon, Emery, Grand, and Uintah.[9]
Energy
Wind power
Wind power in Utah is in the early stages of development. As of 2016 the state had 391 MW of wind generation capacity, responsible for 2.6% of in-state electricity generation.[10] Wind thus plays a small role in the state's renewable portfolio standard goals.[11][12]
A 2009 Utah Renewable Energy Zone Taskforce estimated that the state could produce over 9,000 megawatts of wind power. As about 80% of Utah's population is concentrated along the foot of the Wasatch Front mountain range, reliable and predictable canyon winds offer opportunities for wind power generation and efficient wind energy distribution without long-distance transmission.[13][14][15]
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References
- ^ "GDP by State". Greyhill Advisors. Retrieved 2011-09-09.
- ^ "Per Capita Personal Income in Utah". fred.stlouisfed.org. Archived from the original on 11 August 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ Utah oil & gas production Archived 2007-10-05 at the Wayback Machine (map) as found at Utah.gov
- ^ Utah Sales and Use Tax Rates Archived 2007-10-16 at the Wayback Machine, from utah.gov (the State of Utah's official website). Accessed 2008-03-20.
- ^ Amy Joi O'Donoghue (February 14, 2022). "How bad is the Western drought? New study says worst in 1,200 years. You read that right". Deseret News. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
- ^ "If we want growth, we need water solutions". www.utahbusiness.com. 11 May 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022.[title missing]
- ^ "Farm Income : Cash Receipts: by Commodity, Utah, 2008-2011" (PDF). Ag.utah.gov. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ "Deer Valley Resort Press Room". Deervalley.com. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ Utah Department of Community and Culture, Mining Heritage Alliance, Highlights Archived 2013-01-17 at the Wayback Machine as found at Utah.gov
- ^ "Utah Wind Energy" (PDF). US Wind Energy State Facts. American Wind Energy Association. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
- ^ "Renewable Energy in Utah" (PDF). Acore. October 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ^ "State Renewable Portfolio Standards and Goals". National Association of State Legislatures. 19 February 2015. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
- ^ Wind Power in Utah May 2013
- ^ "Utah/Wind Resources/Full Version". openei.org. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ^ "WINDExchange: Utah Wind Resource Map and Potential Wind Capacity". energy.gov. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ^ Blue Sky (Rocky Mountain Power)
- ^ "KZMU - 100% Wind Powered". Retrieved 18 February 2008.
- ^ Kinkos Uses Blue Sky (PR News)
- ^ PacifiCorp Wind Energy
- ^ SL Tribune
Further reading
- (1994) "Agriculture in Utah" article in the Utah History Encyclopedia. University of Utah Press. ISBN 9780874804256. Archived from the original on March 21, 2024 and retrieved on April 1, 2024.
- (1994) "Banking and Finance" article in the Utah History Encyclopedia. The article was written by Leonard J. Arrington and the Encyclopedia was published by the University of Utah Press. ISBN 9780874804256. Archived from the original on October 2, 2023 and retrieved on April 2, 2024.
- (1994) "Coal Mining in Utah" article in the Utah History Encyclopedia. The article was written by Nancy J. Taniguchi and the Encyclopedia was published by the University of Utah Press. ISBN 9780874804256. Archived from the original on November 3, 2022 and retrieved on April 12, 2024.
- (1994) "Copper Mining" article in the Utah History Encyclopedia. The article was written by Philip F. Notarianni and the Encyclopedia was published by the University of Utah Press. ISBN 9780874804256. Archived from the original on November 3, 2022 and retrieved on April 12, 2024.
- (1994) "The Defense Industry of Utah" article in the Utah History Encyclopedia. The article was written by Thomas G. Alexander and Rick J. Fish and the Encyclopedia was published by the University of Utah Press. ISBN 9780874804256. Archived from the original on March 21, 2024 and retrieved on April 13, 2024.
- (1994) "Hill Air Force Base" article in the Utah History Encyclopedia. The article was written by Charles G. Hibbard and the Encyclopedia was published by the University of Utah Press. ISBN 9780874804256. Archived from the original on February 6, 2023 and retrieved on May 10, 2024.
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