Lake County

OR · Pop. 179,940 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Lake County is a mixed county in OR with a population of approximately 179,940.

$/Acre: $7,295

Property Tax: 0.93%

Growing Season: 170 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 158/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.93%

Local Sales Tax0.34%

Combined Sales Tax0.34%

Cost of Living Index110.8

Median Household Income$59,511

Poverty Rate14.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,295

Median Home Price$486K

Acres for Sale4095

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season170 days

Annual Rainfall15.6 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,429 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado2/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)275 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

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 /100K271

Property Crime /100K248

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyWeak