Piute County, Utah
100% of the county is in drought on the October 13, 2026 Drought Monitor map. FEMA's flood data list no flood losses here since 2016.
58% of homes were built before 1980, against 50% nationally; the median home dates from 1976.
Data as of October 13, 2026 · sources
in drought, October 13, 2026
of homes built before 1980
Drought
100% of the county is in drought (D1 or worse) on the October 13, 2026 map. Part of the county was in drought in 52 of the last 52 weeks; the most was 100% of its area, in 52 weeks, most recently on the October 13, 2026 map.
| Category, October 13, 2026 | Share of county |
|---|---|
| D0 abnormally dry or worse | 100% |
| D1 moderate drought or worse | 100% |
| D2 severe or worse | 99.9% |
| D3 extreme or worse | 65.8% |
| D4 exceptional | 0% |
Flood losses since 2016
FEMA's flood data list no flood losses in Piute County since 2016.
Rain
| Average year, 1991-2020 | 17.21 in |
| 12 months to August 2026 | 14.38 in (-2.83) |
| 2025 | 11.58 in (-5.63) |
| Wettest year since 1895 | 1957: 28.91 in |
| Driest year since 1895 | 2020: 8.52 in |
| Days with 1 inch or more, normal at ANGLE (11 mi away) | 0.3 |
Homes
| Housing units | 869 |
| Median year built | 1976 |
| Built before 1980 | 58% |
| Built 2000 or later | 26% |
| Owner-occupied | 96% |
| Median value, owner-occupied | $264,800 |
| Single-family detached | 88% |
What repairs cost
Published ranges from cost guides, not quotes. More sources, and where they disagree.
Nearby counties
| Place | Distance | Expansive clay | High water table |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevier County, UT | 33 mi | 2% | 6% |
| Garfield County, UT | 51 mi | 4% | 1% |
| Beaver County, UT | 60 mi | 5% | 1% |
| Wayne County, UT | 62 mi | 6% | 1% |
| Millard County, UT | 69 mi | 13% | 11% |
| Iron County, UT | 70 mi | 6% | 1% |
| Kane County, UT | 75 mi | 4% | under 1% |
| Sanpete County, UT | 78 mi | 16% | 9% |
Sources: US Drought Monitor (October 13, 2026) · FEMA NFIP v3 (September 9, 2026) · NOAA (August 2026) · Census ACS 2020-2024. Methods · Data status