Linn County

OR · Pop. 38,504 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Linn County is a suburban county in OR with a population of approximately 38,504.

$/Acre: $1,244

Property Tax: 0.93%

Growing Season: 213 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 28.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.93%

Local Sales Tax0.62%

Combined Sales Tax0.62%

Cost of Living Index98.8

Median Household Income$69,890

Poverty Rate21.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,244

Median Home Price$166K

Acres for Sale3370

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season213 days

Annual Rainfall58.1 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,974 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)185 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K424

Property Crime /100K511

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyModerate