Jackson County

OR · Pop. 50,015 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Jackson County is a mixed county in OR with a population of approximately 50,015.

$/Acre: $7,729

Property Tax: 0.93%

Growing Season: 246 days

Broadband: 53%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 145/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.93%

Local Sales Tax1.76%

Combined Sales Tax1.76%

Cost of Living Index96.8

Median Household Income$46,653

Poverty Rate13.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,729

Median Home Price$562K

Acres for Sale138

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season246 days

Annual Rainfall68.3 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,570 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)348 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K412

Property Crime /100K356

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital25.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyWeak