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