Deschutes County

OR · Pop. 59,886 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Deschutes County is a suburban county in OR with a population of approximately 59,886.

$/Acre: $1,237
Property Tax: 0.93%
Growing Season: 153 days
Broadband: 66%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 33.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.93%
Local Sales Tax0.36%
Combined Sales Tax0.36%
Cost of Living Index105.1
Median Household Income$54,678
Poverty Rate14.9%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,237
Median Home Price$316K
Acres for Sale2636
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season153 days
Annual Rainfall42.3 inches
Avg Summer High77°F
Avg Winter Low27°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,010 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado1/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)223 ft
Water AvailabilityLimited
Solar (Avg PSH)4.3
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K241
Property Crime /100K264
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.7 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town10 miles
Nearest City20 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%
Ag EconomyModerate