Malheur County

OR · Pop. 82,857 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Malheur County is a mixed county in OR with a population of approximately 82,857.

$/Acre: $5,352
Property Tax: 0.93%
Growing Season: 213 days
Broadband: 71%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 102.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.93%
Local Sales Tax1.91%
Combined Sales Tax1.91%
Cost of Living Index106.5
Median Household Income$48,338
Poverty Rate11.9%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,352
Median Home Price$441K
Acres for Sale4810
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season213 days
Annual Rainfall40 inches
Avg Summer High84°F
Avg Winter Low28°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,883 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire6/10
Tornado1/10
Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)204 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.8
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K366
Property Crime /100K321
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town11 miles
Nearest City56 miles
School District5/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%
Ag EconomyWeak