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