Josephine County

OR · Pop. 137,152 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Josephine County is a mixed county in OR with a population of approximately 137,152.

$/Acre: $5,830
Property Tax: 0.93%
Growing Season: 155 days
Broadband: 73%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 118.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.93%
Local Sales Tax0.33%
Combined Sales Tax0.33%
Cost of Living Index105.1
Median Household Income$71,112
Poverty Rate14%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,830
Median Home Price$416K
Acres for Sale1040
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season155 days
Annual Rainfall24.2 inches
Avg Summer High72°F
Avg Winter Low31°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation3,397 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire6/10
Tornado1/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)177 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.2
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K430
Property Crime /100K284
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town11 miles
Nearest City60 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%
Ag EconomyWeak