Polk County

OR · Pop. 150,836 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Polk County is a suburban county in OR with a population of approximately 150,836.

$/Acre: $3,659

Property Tax: 0.93%

Growing Season: 235 days

Broadband: 83%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 98.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.93%

Local Sales Tax0.23%

Combined Sales Tax0.23%

Cost of Living Index101.3

Median Household Income$87,537

Poverty Rate24.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,659

Median Home Price$301K

Acres for Sale1485

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season235 days

Annual Rainfall58.1 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,404 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)203 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K327

Property Crime /100K428

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage83%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyModerate