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Northern Utah & Cache Valley • State of Utah

Cache County, Utah

Authoritative civic guide, municipal directory, geographic facts, and information checked business resources across Cache County.

Logan and Bear River Range mountains across Cache Valley

Documentary View: Logan city center and agricultural valley backed by the snow-covered Bear River Range
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Executive Geographic & Civic Profile

County Profile
County Seat:
Logan
Population (2024 Est., U.S. Census):
141,894
Land Area:
1,165 sq mi
Elevation Range:
4,400 – 9,979 ft (Naomi Peak)
Established:
1856
Region:
Northern Utah & Cache Valley

Geographic Boundaries: Bounded by Franklin County and Oneida County, Idaho to the north, Weber County to the south, Rich County (Bear River Range) to the east, and Box Elder County (Wellsville Mountains) to the west. Occupies the high, fertile Cache Valley between the rugged Wellsville Mountains on the west and the Bear River Range of the Wasatch-Cache Mountains on the east.

According to official census demographic data (2024 U.S. Census Bureau Estimate), Cache County supports an established resident population of 141,894. Regional planning prioritizes balanced commercial growth, open-space preservation, water resource protection, and active transportation connectivity.

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Geography, Elevation & Regional Climate

Cache County encompasses diverse Western topography ranging across elevations of 4,400 – 9,979 ft (Naomi Peak). The regional climate is characteristically semi-arid with four distinct seasons, featuring low relative humidity, warm sunny summers, and cold winters with snow accumulations concentrated across mountain watersheds. Annual precipitation supports native high-desert shrublands, sagebrush valleys, and alpine forest ecosystems that define the region’s scenic character.

Information Checked Directory in Cache County

Information Checked Directory & Public Services

Featured commercial enterprises physically operating in Cache County across core economic sectors.

The Crepery Logan

Restaurants & Food

Address: 25 W Center St, Logan, UT 84321

Artisan creperie on Historic Center Street in downtown Logan serving handcrafted sweet and savory crepes, espresso, and regional loose-leaf teas.

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Gary’s Plumbing & Heating

Home Services

Address: 445 N 1000 W, Logan, UT 84321

Licensed plumbing and HVAC service company providing boiler repair, furnace replacement, and commercial pipe clearing across Cache Valley.

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Cache Valley Electric

Home Services

Address: 1338 N 400 E, Logan, UT 84341

Established in 1915, this Logan-headquartered electrical contractor provides utility-scale transmission, commercial power, and network fiber engineering.

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Cache Valley Bank

Financial Services

Address: 101 N Main St, Logan, UT 84321

Independent community commercial bank founded in Logan in 1975, providing agricultural financing, commercial mortgages, and local deposit banking.

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Municipalities & Communities in Cache County

Explore incorporated municipal governments, civic centers, and regional hubs within Cache County.

Incorporated City (County Seat & University Center)
Population (2024 Est., U.S. Census): 54,000
Incorporated City
Population (2024 Est., U.S. Census): 14,500
Incorporated City
Population (2024 Est., U.S. Census): 12,000
Incorporated City
Population (2024 Est., U.S. Census): 10,500
Incorporated City
Population (2024 Est., U.S. Census): 8,500
Incorporated City
Population (2024 Est., U.S. Census): 5,500
Incorporated City
Population (2024 Est., U.S. Census): 4,000
Incorporated City
Population (2024 Est., U.S. Census): 2,800
Incorporated City
Population (2024 Est., U.S. Census): 7,500
Incorporated City
Population (2024 Est., U.S. Census): 1,800
Incorporated City
Population (2024 Est., U.S. Census): 2,200
Incorporated City
Population (2024 Est., U.S. Census): 2,400
Incorporated City
Population (2024 Est., U.S. Census): 1,500
Incorporated Town
Population (2024 Est., U.S. Census): 500
Incorporated Town
Population (2024 Est., U.S. Census): 750
Incorporated Town
Population (2024 Est., U.S. Census): 800
Incorporated Town
Population (2024 Est., U.S. Census): 500
Incorporated Town
Population (2024 Est., U.S. Census): 1,000

Authentic Landscapes & Historic Architecture

Verified documentary photography showcasing public conservation areas, historic facilities, and scenic viewpoints in Cache County.

Historic Old Main building on Utah State University campus in Logan

Utah State University Old Main

Historic 1889 land-grant university administration building perched on the Logan bench overlooking the Cache Valley floor.

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Tony Grove Lake glacial cirque in Logan Canyon

Tony Grove Lake in Logan Canyon

Glacial cirque lake at 8,050 feet along the Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway, featuring alpine wildflowers and limestone cliffs.

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Resident Information & Municipal Services

Verified public administration, emergency management, school districts, and essential public utilities serving Cache County.

County Administration

  • Cache County Executive and County Council (7 council members)
  • County Assessor’s Office
  • County Clerk/Auditor’s Office
  • County Recorder’s Office
  • County Treasurer’s Office
  • County Surveyor’s Office
  • County Attorney’s Office
  • Bear River Health Department
  • Cache County Development Services

Public Safety & Emergency

  • Cache County Sheriff’s Office
  • Logan City Police Department
  • Smithfield City Police Department
  • North Park Police Department (North Logan / Hyde Park)
  • Cache County Fire District
  • Logan City Fire Department

Healthcare Resources

  • Logan Regional Hospital (Intermountain Healthcare, Level 3 Trauma Center, Cancer Center, Women & Newborn Care)
  • Cache Valley Hospital (MountainStar Healthcare, North Logan)
  • Intermountain Budge Clinic (Multi-specialty outpatient center)

Education & Libraries

School Districts:

  • Cache County School District (Serving valley communities outside Logan, approx. 19,000 students)
  • Logan City School District (Serving municipal Logan, approx. 5,500 students)
Higher Education:

  • Utah State University (USU, Flagship public land-grant and space-grant research university, 28,000+ students)
  • Bridgerland Technical College (BTECH, technical workforce training in Logan)
Public Libraries:

  • Logan Public Library (Brand new modern community library facility in downtown Logan)
  • Smithfield Public Library
  • Richmond Public Library
  • Hyrum City Library
  • North Logan City Library

Transportation Arterials & Public Transit

Major Highways:

  • US Highway 89 (Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway ascending to Bear Lake summit)
  • US Highway 91 (Connecting south to I-15 at Brigham City and north to Preston, Idaho)
  • Utah State Route 30 (Connecting Cache Valley west to Box Elder County and east to Laketown)
  • Utah State Route 101 (Hyrum to Blacksmith Fork Canyon)
Transit & Airport Connectivity:

  • Cache Valley Transit District (CVTD – Fare-free municipal bus system serving Logan and surrounding Cache County cities)
  • Regional airport shuttles connecting Logan to Salt Lake City International Airport
  • Logan-Cache Airport (LGU – General and corporate aviation)

Parks, Public Lands & Outdoor Recreation

National forests, state parks, and protected recreational watersheds throughout Cache County.

Federal & State Conservation Lands

  • Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest (Logan Ranger District)
  • Mount Naomi Wilderness Area (9,979-foot Naomi Peak, alpine meadows)
  • Wellsville Mountain Wilderness Area (Steep, narrow mountain ridge)
  • Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway corridor and Tony Grove Lake

Regional Parks & Signature Attractions

  • Hyrum State Park (Hyrum Reservoir boating, fishing, watersports, camping)
  • Willow Park (Logan community park with Willow Park Zoo and sports fields)
  • Denzil Stewart Nature Park (Spring Hollow / Logan River trail)
  • Mack Park (Smithfield)
  • First Dam Park / Canyon Entrance Park (Logan Canyon trailhead)
  • Utah State University Old Main, campus quad, and Space Dynamics Laboratory
  • Historic Logan Utah Temple (Limestone temple on prominent valley terrace)
  • Beaver Mountain Ski Area (Family-owned ski resort operating since 1939 in Logan Canyon)
  • Tony Grove Lake and Nature Area (Glacial cirque lake famous for summer wildflower displays)
  • Ellen Eccles Theatre / Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre
  • American West Heritage Center (Wellsville living history pioneer and mountain man farm)
  • Gossner Foods Cheese Retail Store
  • Caffe Ibis organic coffee roasting gallery

Economic Landscape, Industry Sectors & Commercial Permitting

Cache County maintains a resilient economic base founded upon diverse commercial and industrial pillars. Enterprise development operates under municipal-county coordination: enterprises within incorporated city boundaries obtain local commercial licenses through their municipal clerk, while businesses in unincorporated areas are licensed directly through the Cache County administrative division.

Key Economic Pillars & Major Employers:

  • Higher Education and Space Research (Utah State University and Space Dynamics Laboratory)
  • Food Science and Dairy Processing (Gossner Foods, Schreiber Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Cascadia)
  • Advanced Manufacturing and Electronics (Thermo Fisher Scientific, Campbell Scientific)
  • Fitness Technology (Icon Health & Fitness / iFIT World Headquarters)
  • Healthcare and Agriculture
Commercial Permitting & Business Licensing:
All legal commercial entities operating in Utah must register their organizational charter with the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code and maintain appropriate sales tax accounts with the Utah State Tax Commission. Consumers are encouraged to verify professional contractor, medical, and trade licensing directly through the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (dopl.utah.gov).

Annual Civic Events & Cultural Traditions

Signature annual festivals, agricultural exhibitions, and community celebrations held across Cache County.

  • Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre (July-August)
  • Cache County Fair and Rodeo (August at Logan Fairgrounds)
  • Top of Utah Marathon (September)
  • Summerfest Arts Faire (June at Logan Tabernacle grounds)
  • Cache Valley Cruise-In (July – One of the largest classic car shows in the Western U.S.)
  • Cache Valley Gardeners’ Market (Saturdays May-October)
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Regional Guides & Utah Travel Resources

Deepen your exploration of Cache County with regional itineraries, moving guides, and scenic driving routes.

Utah State University, Cache Valley agriculture, and arts.

Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway to Bear Lake.

Cost of living, school districts, and municipal services.

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Adjacent Counties & Regional Travel

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Editorial Methodology: All facts in this guide are independently corroborated through official public records, municipal licensing files, and state datasets. Demographics reflect 2024 U.S. Census Bureau Estimate (Reference Year: 2024; Source: U.S. Census Bureau; Last Checked: October 2026).

Data Citations: State of Utah (Utah.gov), U.S. Census Bureau, Utah Division of Corporations, and local municipal administrative records.