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