Garfield County Economic Development

Life Happens Here

Find More Room for the Life You Want

In Garfield County, life feels a little more grounded. Children grow up surrounded by neighbors who know their names. Entrepreneurs can build businesses with the support of a close-knit community. Remote workers can stay connected to clients across the country while living close to some of the most remarkable landscapes in the world. Retirees can slow down, get involved and spend more time doing what matters most.

This is a place where careers grow, families connect and everyday life comes with a little more space.

Watch the video and discover what life could look like in Garfield County, Utah. 

Why Garfield County, Utah?

Garfield County offers the character and connection of small-town living alongside the resources people need to build a future.

• Welcoming, close-knit communities

• A safe, supportive environment for families

• Local schools and opportunities for youth

• Healthcare services close to home

• Approximately one resident per square mile

• Space to start, relocate or grow a business

• The freedom to work remotely from an inspiring setting

• Recreation and public lands just minutes away

• A slower pace without putting life on hold

• Communities where it is easy to participate and make a difference

• Some of Utah’s most recognized scenery in your own backyard

A Place to Raise a Family

Garfield County gives families room to grow—and the opportunity to grow closer.

Here, children can experience a small-town lifestyle where schools, activities and community relationships remain an important part of everyday life. Parents can spend less time navigating crowds and congestion and more time building memories together.

Families can find:

• Supportive schools and dedicated educators

• Youth sports, activities and community events

• Shorter commutes and a more manageable pace

• Outdoor experiences the entire family can enjoy

• Neighbors who look out for one another

• Communities where children can feel known and included

A Place to Build a Business

Big ideas do not require a big city.

Garfield County is home to entrepreneurs and locally owned businesses serving customers both within the region and across the country. Business owners can become part of the community, build meaningful relationships and create something that reflects the life they want to lead.

Business owners can benefit from:

• A supportive local business environment

• Opportunities connected to tourism, hospitality, recreation and community services

• Lower-density communities with room for thoughtful growth

• A loyal local customer base

• Access to visitors from around the world

• The ability to combine professional goals with an exceptional quality of life

A Place to Work From Anywhere

Your career can reach far beyond Garfield County—even while you call it home.

Remote work allows professionals to stay connected to clients, colleagues and opportunities across the country while enjoying the benefits of rural Utah. The workday can happen from a home office, but evenings and weekends belong to red-rock trails, family dinners, community activities and open skies.

Remote workers can enjoy:

• More room for a dedicated home workspace

• A peaceful setting with fewer daily distractions

• Less traffic and time spent commuting

• Access to outdoor recreation before or after work

• The ability to stay professionally connected while living more intentionally

• A lifestyle that makes the hours outside of work more meaningful

A Place to Enjoy What Comes Next

Retirement should create more time for the things you have been waiting to do.

Garfield County offers retirees the chance to enjoy a relaxed pace while remaining active, connected and involved. Whether the ideal day includes exploring a trail, volunteering, visiting with neighbors or simply enjoying the view, life here provides room to choose.

Retirees can find:

• Friendly communities and meaningful social connections

• Access to local healthcare services

• Volunteer and civic involvement opportunities

• Scenic drives, trails and outdoor activities

• A quieter pace without isolation

• More time and space for family, hobbies and exploration

Adventure Is Part of Everyday Life

People travel from around the world to experience what Garfield County residents have in their backyard. From Bryce Canyon’s hoodoos and sweeping overlooks to slot canyons, forests, trails and open desert landscapes, the outdoors is not reserved for an occasional vacation. It can become part of an ordinary afternoon, a family weekend or a morning before work.

Here, adventure does not have to be carefully scheduled. It is simply part of life.

Small Towns. Strong Communities. Extraordinary Surroundings.

Garfield County is made up of communities with their own histories, personalities and opportunities. Places such as Panguitch, Escalante and the county’s smaller towns offer different ways to experience rural Utah while sharing the same sense of connection, independence and possibility.

This is a place to contribute, participate and belong—not simply a place to live.

Picture Your Life Here

A new hometown can offer more than a change of address. It can change how you spend your time, how connected you feel and what becomes possible each day.

Bring your family. Bring your business. Bring your career, your experience and your plans for what comes next.

Garfield County is ready to welcome you.

Staff

Kaden Figgins
Director, Planning & Economic Development
Phone: 435-676-1157
kaden.figgins@garfield.utah.gov

Anne Excell
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 435-676-1101
anne.excell@garfield.utah.gov