Cache County, Utah: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Logan, Smithfield and North Logan
Local rules on data centers are on the record in Cache County. Cache County is home to Logan, Smithfield, North Logan and Hyrum. The Moratorium Tracker holds 1 local measure here (1 in force); the latest is “180-day data center moratorium”. Construction employs 3,820, up 33.4% since 2019. Unemployment was 3.6% in August 2026, against 2.1% in 2019. Employers here counted 63,788 jobs in 2025, up 11.2% from 2019.
Cities and towns in Cache County
Cache County is home to Logan, Smithfield, North Logan and Hyrum.
Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): Avon, Benson, Cache, Cove, Peter.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Cache County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Utah |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 133,636 | 145,000 | ▲ 8.5% | 6th of 29 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 57,358 | 63,788 | ▲ 11.2% | 22nd of 29 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $39,069 | $55,327 | ▲ 41.6% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 2,863 | 3,820 | ▲ 33.4% | 13th of 20 by growth |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 2.1% | 3.6% | ▲ 1.5pts | — |
| Generating capacity added since 2019 | — | 10 MW | — | |
| Generating capacity retired since 2019 | — | 0 MW | — |
10 MW of that came online in 2019 or later, mostly natural gas. Its power plants have 39 MW of capacity, 79% of it natural gas. Electrical contractors employ 548, at an average $53,868 a year. 145,000 people live here, up 8.5% since 2020, 6th of 29 Utah counties by population. PacifiCorp is the largest utility serving Cache County, one of 3 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 12.52¢/kWh in 2024, above the 11.39¢ median for Utah utilities.
Who powers Cache County
Net change in operating capacity since 2019: +10 MW. Colors follow the fuel legend above.
Utilities with service territory in Cache County
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | Investor Owned | Bundled | 947,246 | 12.52¢ | 42% |
| City of Logan - (UT) | Municipal | Bundled | 19,455 | 12.82¢ | 47% |
| Hyrum City Corporation | — | — | — | — | — |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
Operating power plants 5
| Technology | Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 31 MW | 79% |
| Hydro | 8 MW | 21% |
| Largest plants | Owner | Technology | MW | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan City | City of Logan - (UT) | Natural gas | 16 MW | 2002 |
| Logan City 2 | City of Logan - (UT) | Natural gas | 10 MW | 2026 |
| Hydro II | City of Logan - (UT) | Hydro | 7 MW | 1986 |
| Central Energy Plant USU | Utah State University | Natural gas | 5 MW | 2004 |
| Hydro III | City of Logan - (UT) | Hydro | 1 MW | 1925 |
The Cache County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 63,788 | $55,327 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 3,820 | $55,381 | 1.13 |
| Electrical contractors | 548 | $53,868 | 1.19 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Cache County
Local measures 1
| Measure | Status | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180-day data center moratorium | In force | 2026-06 |
Cache County and its neighbors
Of the 6 counties that border Cache County, Weber County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cache County | 145,000 | ▲ 11.2% | 39 MW | — | — | 1 |
| Bear Lake County ID | 6,727 | ▲ 18.1% | — | — | 1 | — |
| Box Elder County | 65,320 | ▲ 14.0% | 195 MW | 8 MW | — | 2 |
| Franklin County ID | 15,889 | ▲ 15.7% | 33 MW | — | — | — |
| Oneida County ID | 5,085 | ▲ 33.9% | — | — | — | — |
| Rich County | 2,687 | ▲ 20.4% | 58 MW | — | — | — |
| Weber County | 278,174 | ▲ 13.0% | 16 MW | — | 1 | — |
More of Utah
Cache County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Cache County, Utah?
3 utilities have service territory in Cache County in the EIA-861 2024 report: PacifiCorp, City of Logan - (UT), Hyrum City Corporation. The largest, PacifiCorp, charged residential customers 12.52¢/kWh on average in 2024.
What county is Logan, UT in?
Logan is in Cache County, Utah. About 55,576 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What county is Smithfield, UT in?
Smithfield is in Cache County, Utah. About 15,153 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What county is North Logan, UT in?
North Logan is in Cache County, Utah. About 11,608 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What power plants are in Cache County?
5 operating plants with 39 MW of capacity. The largest is Logan City (16 MW, natural gas).
Are there data centers in Cache County?
The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Cache County. The nearest activity on record is next door in Bear Lake County.
Is Cache County adding jobs?
Employers counted 63,788 jobs in 2025 against 57,358 in 2019 (+11.2%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 2,863 to 3,820.
Does Cache County have a data center moratorium?
The SAVRN Moratorium Tracker holds 1 local measure for Cache County, 1 in force.