Possible, but hard and costly. Only about 18 inches of rain falls a year, so you will rely on a well (near 230 feet here) or hauled water. The sun is strong, about 6.1 hours of full sun a day, so a smaller solar array covers a household. The growing season is only about 116 frost-free days, so plan on cold-hardy crops and a greenhouse.
What the land says
Rain
Too dry to live on rain. Plan on a well, and on irrigating anything you grow.
About 18 inches a year (PRISM, 1991 to 2020 average)
Wells
Typical well depth. Budget for a mid-range well.
The typical well here is about 230 feet deep; a well typically runs $11,000 to $24,000
Growing season
Very short. A greenhouse makes the difference.
About 116 frost-free days, USDA zone 6a; last frost about May 28, first about September 22
Sun
Strong sun. A modest solar array covers a household.
About 6.1 hours of full sun a day, averaged over the year
Flood
Flood zones are rare here. Still, look up the parcel on FEMA's flood map.
FEMA maps no flood zones nearby
Wildfire
Wildfire risk is high across much of the county. Plan cleared ground around the house and fire-resistant materials.
U.S. Forest Service wildfire hazard map: Low to Very High here
Storms
Hurricanes and strong tornadoes are rare here.
NOAA: no hurricane-strength storm within 50 miles since 1975; no strong (EF2 or stronger) tornado within 25 miles since 1990
Terrain
Steep. A flat house site and a driveway route will drive the cost.
Slopes average about 39%, about 7,250 feet above sea level
Soil
Expect a costlier septic system, because rock or a hard layer sits about 34 inches down. The county's soil test decides.
Sand, well drained (USDA soil survey). A mound, sand filter, or treatment unit typically runs $10,000 to $20,000
Road
Dirt tracks. Plan to build or maintain your own road.
Nearest road often a dirt track, about 0.7 miles away (OpenStreetMap)
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Is it legal here?
Zoning
We found no public zoning map for Kane County, so call the county planning office with the parcel number to ask whether the land is zoned.
Building code
Utah has a mandatory statewide building code: new homes must meet the 2021 International Residential Code with Utah's amendments, and no county can opt out. Your county or city building department issues the permit and does the inspections; the state does not.
Rainwater
Allowed with limits. Check the state's rules before you size a tank.
Composting toilets
Allowed with a permit and an approved unit.
Water rights
Water belongs to whoever claimed it first. A new well or pond may need a state permit, and a creek may already be claimed.