Baker County

OR · Pop. 184,490 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Baker County is a mixed county in OR with a population of approximately 184,490.

$/Acre: $5,621

Property Tax: 0.93%

Growing Season: 158 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 144.1/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.93%

Local Sales Tax1.06%

Combined Sales Tax1.06%

Cost of Living Index110.4

Median Household Income$79,121

Poverty Rate16.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,621

Median Home Price$503K

Acres for Sale4633

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season158 days

Annual Rainfall21.8 inches

Avg Summer High76°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation4,103 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)311 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K338

Property Crime /100K210

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyWeak