Reference Year: 2024 • Source: U.S. Census Bureau • Last Checked: October 2026 • Submit Correction
Davis County, Utah
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Executive Geographic & Civic Profile
Farmington
371,208
305 sq mi
4,200 – 9,707 ft (Thurston Peak)
1852
Wasatch Front
Geographic Boundaries: Bounded by Weber County to the north, Salt Lake County to the south, Morgan County (crest of northern Wasatch Range) to the east, and Great Salt Lake and Tooele County (including Antelope Island) to the west. Occupies the narrow, scenic, fertile bench between the Great Salt Lake on the west and the towering northern Wasatch Mountains on the east.
According to official census demographic data (2024 U.S. Census Bureau Estimate), Davis County supports an established resident population of 371,208. Regional planning prioritizes balanced commercial growth, open-space preservation, water resource protection, and active transportation connectivity.
Geography, Elevation & Regional Climate
Davis County encompasses diverse Western topography ranging across elevations of 4,200 – 9,707 ft (Thurston 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 Davis County
Information Checked Directory & Public Services
Featured commercial enterprises physically operating in Davis County across core economic sectors.
Burt Brothers Tire & Service Layton
Automotive
Utah-owned automotive service and tire replacement center performing brake service, wheel alignments, and state safety inspections.
Roosters Brewing B Street
Restaurants & Food
Independent Northern Utah craft brewery and casual family restaurant serving brick-oven pizzas, burgers, and regional craft ales.
Tanner Clinic Layton
Health & Wellness
Multi-specialty outpatient medical group delivering family medicine, pediatric care, and surgical consultations across Davis County.
Bowman’s Market Kaysville
Shopping & Grocery
Family-owned independent neighborhood grocer operating on Main Street since 1913, featuring fresh meat cut to order and local bakery goods.
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Municipalities & Communities in Davis County
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Authentic Landscapes & Historic Architecture
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Resident Information & Municipal Services
Verified public administration, emergency management, school districts, and essential public utilities serving Davis County.
County Administration
- Davis County Commission (3 commissioners)
- County Clerk’s Office
- Auditor’s Office
- Assessor’s Office
- Recorder’s Office
- Treasurer’s Office
- Surveyor’s Office
- County Attorney’s Office
- Davis County Health Department
- Community and Economic Development
Public Safety & Emergency
- Davis County Sheriff’s Office (Farmington HQ)
- Layton City Police Department
- Bountiful City Police Department
- Kaysville City Police Department
- Clearfield Police Department
- South Davis Metro Fire Agency
- Layton City Fire Department
Healthcare Resources
- Intermountain Layton Hospital (Full-service hospital, 24/7 ER, Level 3 Trauma)
- Davis Hospital and Medical Center (Layton, Steward / MountainStar)
- Lakeview Hospital (Bountiful, MountainStar Healthcare)
- Tanner Clinic (Extensive multi-specialty physician clinics headquartered in Layton)
Education & Libraries
- Davis School District (Second largest school district in Utah, 73,000+ students across 90+ schools)
- Weber State University Davis Campus (Layton)
- Davis Technical College (Davis Tech, Kaysville)
- Davis County Library System (HQ in Farmington, branches in Bountiful, Layton, Kaysville, Clearfield, Syracuse, Centerville)
Transportation Arterials & Public Transit
- Interstate 15 (Core north-south transcontinental corridor)
- US Highway 89 (Wasatch foothill arterial)
- Utah State Route 67 (Legacy Parkway scenic route)
- Utah State Route 177 (West Davis Highway new western corridor)
- Utah State Route 193 (Bernard Fisher Highway through Layton/Clearfield)
- UTA FrontRunner Commuter Rail (Stations in Woods Cross, Farmington, Layton, Clearfield)
- UTA bus system connecting FrontRunner stations to shopping, Hill AFB, and neighborhoods
- Legacy Parkway Trail and regional bicycle paths
Parks, Public Lands & Outdoor Recreation
National forests, state parks, and protected recreational watersheds throughout Davis County.
Federal & State Conservation Lands
- Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest (Bountiful Peak, Francis Peak, Farmington Canyon)
- Great Western Trail and Bonneville Shoreline Trail
- Antelope Island State Park public lands
Regional Parks & Signature Attractions
- Antelope Island State Park (Largest island in Great Salt Lake, free-roaming bison)
- Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area
- Jensen Nature Park (Syracuse)
- Bountiful Town Square
- Barnes Park (Kaysville)
- Layton Commons Park and Surf ‘n Slide Water Park
- Lagoon Amusement Park (Farmington – historic amusement park operating since 1886)
- Hill Aerospace Museum (Adjacent to Hill Air Force Base – 100+ military aircraft)
- Antelope Island State Park (Bridger Bay, Buffalo Point, historic Fielding Garr Ranch)
- Station Park (Farmington lifestyle retail, dining, and transit village)
- Cherry Hill Water Park (Fruit Heights family amusement center)
- Whitaker Museum (Centerville pioneer heritage)
Economic Landscape, Industry Sectors & Commercial Permitting
Davis 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 Davis County administrative division.
- Aerospace and Defense (Hill Air Force Base is the largest single-site employer in Utah with 27,000+ personnel)
- Defense Contractors & Advanced Composites (Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Boeing)
- Healthcare and Biomedical Services
- Retail and Hospitality (Layton Hills Mall, Station Park)
- Public Education and Technical Workforce Training
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 Davis County.
- Davis County Fair (Farmington Fairgrounds in August)
- Bountiful Handcart Days (July celebration and parade)
- Kaysville 4th of July Celebration
- Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride (Antelope Island)
- Layton Fest (Summer Thursday nights at Layton Commons Park)
Regional Guides & Utah Travel Resources
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Community parks, historic civic centers, and local events.
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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.