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Benton County

OR · Pop. 179,181 · Urban County

7Homestead Score

Benton County is a urban county in OR with a population of approximately 179,181.

$/Acre: $9,253
Property Tax: 0.93%
Growing Season: 226 days
Broadband: 98%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 581.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Urban density, Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.93%
Local Sales Tax0.97%
Combined Sales Tax0.97%
Cost of Living Index97
Median Household Income$54,270
Poverty Rate18.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,253
Median Home Price$592K
Acres for Sale1621
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeFull Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.25 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season226 days
Annual Rainfall76 inches
Avg Summer High76°F
Avg Winter Low25°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation4,121 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire8/10
Tornado1/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)310 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.6
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceCommon
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K113
Property Crime /100K104
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital9 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage98%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town12 miles
Nearest City9 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%
Ag EconomyWeak