Marion County

OR · Pop. 22,231 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Marion County is a rural county in OR with a population of approximately 22,231.

$/Acre: $1,573

Property Tax: 0.93%

Growing Season: 215 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 15.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.93%

Local Sales Tax0.85%

Combined Sales Tax0.85%

Cost of Living Index111

Median Household Income$94,548

Poverty Rate8.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,573

Median Home Price$297K

Acres for Sale955

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season215 days

Annual Rainfall17.8 inches

Avg Summer High72°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,118 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)266 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K618

Property Crime /100K481

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town24 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyStrong