Davis County: A Great Place to do Business

An ever-increasing number of businesses, residents and visitors are discovering the distinct advantages that Davis County offers. Situated just north of Salt Lake City at the center of the Wasatch Front, Davis County’s superb location provides unparalleled access to the Salt Lake International Airport, Hill Air Force Base, Antelope Island and the Great Salt Lake as well as many other cultural, commercial, entertainment and recreational opportunities within Davis County’s 15 cities.

Davis County boasts a quality of life unequaled within the state. It takes just minutes to find yourself enjoying hiking, camping or hunting, casting

into a beautiful stream, visiting a variety of amusement centers (including Lagoon) or swinging a golf club.

Within an hour’s drive, you can be skiing through “The Greatest Snow on Earth” at any of nine world-class ski resorts. Additionally, Antelope Island State Park offers hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding as well as views of abundant wildlife, including a large, free-roaming herd of American bison.

Davis County has a large and diverse business community with more than 9,000 licensed businesses, including such notable companies as Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems, Boeing, Lifetime Products, Orbit, Kihomac, Kroger and Janicki Industries. Additionally, Davis County is home to Utah’s largest employer, Hill Air Force Base, which employs 27,650 personnel, providing approximately $1.43 billion in jobs and creating a $3.7 billion total economic impact.

Approximately 173,000 people are employed as part of the Davis County workforce. The county added 3,242 new jobs in the 12 months ending in March 2020. That is a growth of 2.5 percent, which exceeds both the state average of 1.7 percent and the national average of 0.8 percent. There are numerous examples of companies that have begun operating in the county and continued to grow and expand over the years.

A low cost of living, an incredibly high quality of life, a business-friendly environment at both the state and local level, and a well-educated workforce are but a few of the reasons why Davis County is a great place to do business.