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