Hood River County

OR · Pop. 154,171 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Hood River County is a mixed county in OR with a population of approximately 154,171.

$/Acre: $10,491

Property Tax: 0.93%

Growing Season: 156 days

Broadband: 59%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 278.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.93%

Local Sales Tax1.2%

Combined Sales Tax1.2%

Cost of Living Index110.2

Median Household Income$94,653

Poverty Rate17.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,491

Median Home Price$691K

Acres for Sale2936

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season156 days

Annual Rainfall11.4 inches

Avg Summer High77°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,642 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)223 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K365

Property Crime /100K286

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage59%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyWeak