Douglas County

OR · Pop. 51,419 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Douglas County is a suburban county in OR with a population of approximately 51,419.

$/Acre: $3,674

Property Tax: 0.93%

Growing Season: 179 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 69/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.93%

Local Sales Tax0.51%

Combined Sales Tax0.51%

Cost of Living Index105.5

Median Household Income$70,634

Poverty Rate13.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,674

Median Home Price$386K

Acres for Sale819

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season179 days

Annual Rainfall77.2 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,260 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)194 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K421

Property Crime /100K449

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyModerate