Morrow County

OR · Pop. 192,567 · Urban County

6Homestead Score

Morrow County is a urban county in OR with a population of approximately 192,567.

$/Acre: $9,651

Property Tax: 0.93%

Growing Season: 244 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 581.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Urban density, Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.93%

Local Sales Tax0.32%

Combined Sales Tax0.32%

Cost of Living Index109.9

Median Household Income$59,793

Poverty Rate12.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,651

Median Home Price$475K

Acres for Sale1394

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeFull Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.25 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season244 days

Annual Rainfall62 inches

Avg Summer High74°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,378 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)385 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceCommon

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K204

Property Crime /100K139

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital9.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyWeak