Population145,000 (2025 est.)
River Valleys Between Two Mountain Ranges
Cache County, UtahCache County’s communities occupy a valley framed by the Wasatch and Wellsville mountains, with several rivers joining the Bear River system. Logan, Wellsville, Richmond and other towns offer distinct local perspectives within a region connected by agriculture, early travel and railway development. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 145,000 residents in Cache County, Utah, on July 1, 2025. The county has approximately 1,165 square miles of land, according to the 2020 Census Gazetteer.
Cache County at a Glance
Population145,000 (2025 est.)
County SeatLogan
Largest CityLogan
Established1857 (organized; NACo County Explorer)
ZIP CodesSee postal resources
Total Area, Including Water1,173 sq mi (total)
Major RoutesSee transportation resources
Area CodesVaries by community
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Cache Valley was a gathering place for Indigenous communities before fur trappers and later Latter-day Saint settlers arrived. Wellsville developed from Maughan's Fort in the 1850s, while Logan and several neighboring towns followed later that decade. A railway connection between Brigham City and Logan was completed in 1873. These community milestones reveal how different towns took shape within the same regional setting during successive periods of local development. The valley's rivers and mountain boundaries help connect the separate town histories without making them identical.
Choose two valley communities to compare their early development, using Logan and Wellsville as possible starting points. River geography can help organize the route, while local collections provide detail about settlement and transportation. Check current public access before adding a mountain or riverside stop. The shared valley setting is best explored through particular places, allowing each town's history to receive attention beyond a broad regional description.
What Shapes Us
Place And Character
Cache County's communities occupy a valley framed by the Wasatch and Wellsville mountains, with several rivers joining the Bear River system.
The Local Story
Wellsville developed from Maughan's Fort in the 1850s, while Logan and several neighboring towns followed later that decade. A railway connection between Brigham City and Logan was completed in 1873.
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Choose two valley communities to compare their early development, using Logan and Wellsville as possible starting points. River geography can help organize the route, while local collections provide detail about settlement and transportation.
Discover distinct town histories within a shared mountain valley.
A Closer Look
Cache County
Places and perspectives from Cache County
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Daily news: Cache County is testing out automated license plate readers - Utah Public Radio
Daily news: Cache County is testing out automated license plate readers Utah Public Radio
Read the Story Nov 3, 2026 • 2 min read
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Stories from every corner of Cache County.
Daily news: Cache County is testing out automated license plate readers - Utah Public Radio
Daily news: Cache County is testing out automated license plate readers Utah Public Radio
Nov 3, 2026 • 2 min read
Former Cache County teacher arrested, accused of stalking co-worker - Cache Valley Daily
Former Cache County teacher arrested, accused of stalking co-worker Cache Valley Daily
Nov 2, 2026 • 2 min read
Former CCSD teacher arrested on stalking charges - The Herald Journal
Former CCSD teacher arrested on stalking charges The Herald Journal
Nov 2, 2026 • 2 min read
Meet the candidates for Cache County Council - The Utah Statesman
Meet the candidates for Cache County Council The Utah Statesman
Nov 2, 2026 • 2 min read
Cache County trucker involved in collision with Idaho motorcyclist who died - Gephardt Daily
Cache County trucker involved in collision with Idaho motorcyclist who died Gephardt Daily
Oct 31, 2026 • 2 min read
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County Resources
Find the Right Local Connection
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Government
Office of the Cache County Clerk, Bryson J. Behm. Your source for Cache County election information.
Schools
Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
Bear River Charter School – Elementary; grades KG-08. 75 S 400 W, LOGAN, UT 84321. 435-753-8811.
Cedar Ridge School – Elementary; grades KG-06. 65 N 200 W, HYDE PARK, UT 84318. 435-563-6229.
Edith Bowen Laboratory School – Elementary; grades KG-06. 6700 OLD MAIN HILL, LOGAN, UT 84322. 435-797-3085.
InTech Collegiate Academy – High; grades 07-12. 1301 N 600 West Ste 110, LOGAN, UT 84321. 435-753-7377.
Adams School – Elementary; grades PK-05. 415 E 500 N, LOGAN, UT 84321. 435-755-2320.
The Center for Creativity Innovation and Discovery – Elementary; grades KG-08. 170 W SPRING CREEK PKWY, PROVIDENCE, UT 84332. 435-258-7097.
Thomas Edison – South – Elementary; grades KG-08. 1275 W 2350 S, NIBLEY, UT 84321. 435-752-0123.
Hospitals
Local hospital contacts
Facility contacts from the CMS Hospital General Information directory, updated July 22, 2026. Contact the facility directly to confirm current services and appointment arrangements.
Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital – Acute Care Hospitals. 1400 North 500 East, Logan, UT 84341. 435-716-1000.
Cache Valley Hospital – Acute Care Hospitals. 2380 North 400 East, North Logan, UT 84341. 435-713-9700.
Public Safety
Start with the county’s public information and department directory for local contacts and service information.
Emergency Services
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Parks & Public Lands
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Trails
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Utilities
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Libraries
Local library contacts
Locations and public phone numbers are from the IMLS FY2024 Public Libraries Survey. Call the branch to confirm current hours and services before visiting.
Hyrum City Library – 50 W Main Street, Hyrum, UT 84319. 435-245-6411.
Lewiston Public Library – 33 South Main Street, Lewiston, UT 84320. 435-258-5515.
Logan Library – 285 N Main, Logan, UT 84321. 435-716-9123.
Mendon Library – 15 N Main Street, Mendon, UT 84325. 435-774-2200.
Newton Town Library – 51 South Center Street, Newton, UT 84327. 435-563-9283.
North Logan Public Library – 475 East 2500 North, North Logan, UT 84341. 435-755-7169.
Richmond Public Library – 38 West Main Street, Richmond, UT 84333. 435-258-5525.
Courts
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DMV
Utah — Driver license office locations
Transportation
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Postal Services
USPS location finder — Search by street address, city or ZIP Code for nearby post offices, collection boxes and available services.
USPS ZIP Code lookup — Find the mailing ZIP Code for a specific street address.
USPS Hold Mail — Arrange a temporary mail hold and review identity-verification requirements.
USPS change of address and forwarding — Review forwarding options and submit an address-change request through USPS.
USPS package pickup — Check pickup availability for your address and schedule eligible shipments.
Veterans
National services available to local residents
VA accredited representatives — Find help with VA claims and benefit applications.
VA health care applications — Review application options and supporting information.
VA disability claims — Find the official steps for submitting a disability claim.
GI Bill and education benefits — Review how to apply for VA education benefits.
Veteran career and employment support — Explore VA employment, training and career assistance.
Employment
National services available to local residents
USAJOBS federal employment — Search federal openings by location and occupation.
Apprenticeship Finder — Search apprenticeship opportunities by location and occupation.
My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
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Local Questions
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145,000 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate). This is a dated Census Bureau estimate, rather than a live resident count.
1,172.872 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography). The total combines land and water area.
Start with Office of the Cache County Clerk, Bryson J. Behm. Your source for Cache County election information., linked from the government source used for this county. Check that page for current details before visiting or submitting a request.
Start with these official Utah resources: DMV office locations; Driver license office locations; Vehicle registration and renewal. Choose the page for the service you need, then check its office or online instructions before making a trip. These links cover state services; they do not establish that every transaction is available at a county office.
Use USPS ZIP Code Lookup for the mailing ZIP Code of a specific street address. Use the USPS location finder to search for nearby postal facilities and available services. An address lookup is more useful for mailing than assuming the entire county shares one ZIP Code.
The VA explains how to find and appoint an accredited representative for benefit claims. Contact a representative to confirm availability before appointing them. For education benefits, use the GI Bill application guidance. These are national VA services available to eligible local residents, rather than a listing of county offices.
Search USAJOBS for federal positions and the Apprenticeship Finder for apprenticeship opportunities, using location filters to narrow the results. USAGov job-training guidance points to training programs and state resources. Check each listing for current availability, eligibility and application instructions; a search result does not guarantee an opening in the county.
Cache Valley was a gathering place for Indigenous communities before fur trappers and later Latter-day Saint settlers arrived. Wellsville developed from Maughan's Fort in the 1850s, while Logan and several neighboring towns followed later that decade. A railway connection between Brigham City and Logan was completed in 1873. These community milestones reveal how different towns took shape within the same regional setting during successive periods of local development. The valley's rivers and mountain boundaries help connect the separate town histories without making them identical.
Choose two valley communities to compare their early development, using Logan and Wellsville as possible starting points. River geography can help organize the route, while local collections provide detail about settlement and transportation. Check current public access before adding a mountain or riverside stop. The shared valley setting is best explored through particular places, allowing each town's history to receive attention beyond a broad regional description.
The 2020 Census geography figures record 1,164.726 square miles of land and 8.146 square miles of water in Cache County. The county’s total area includes both. These are geographic measurements for that Census vintage, not a measurement of current water levels or public recreation access.
In the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate series, Cache County had an estimated 133,636 residents on July 1, 2020, and 145,000 on July 1, 2025. Over that interval, the estimated population increased by 11,364 residents, or about 8.5%. Both figures come from the same estimate vintage, which revises earlier years for a consistent comparison.
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