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Summit County, Utah Retirement Score
Summit County is a premium mountain lifestyle county, not a value retirement county. It works best for retirees who are paying for scenery, recreation, and setting first.
Quick takeaway
Best for: mountain setting, recreation, premium lifestyle appeal
Think twice if: cost and everyday practicality matter more than scenery and lifestyle
At a glance
Median rent: $1,780
Median home value: $820,000
Age 65+: 15%
Climate: Cold winters and mild summers
Healthcare: Regional access with travel tradeoffs
Risk: Generally lower hazard exposure
Air quality: Strong relative profile
Score breakdown
Affordability
31
Expensive for retirees
Healthcare Access
54
Around average
Climate Comfort
58
Around average
Disaster Risk
72
Above average
Air Quality
79
Above average
Retiree Fit
60
Around average
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