Sherman County

OR · Pop. 66,856 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Sherman County is a mixed county in OR with a population of approximately 66,856.

$/Acre: $8,500

Property Tax: 0.93%

Growing Season: 202 days

Broadband: 42%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 167.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.93%

Local Sales Tax0.74%

Combined Sales Tax0.74%

Cost of Living Index110.3

Median Household Income$64,669

Poverty Rate15.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,500

Median Home Price$568K

Acres for Sale2876

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season202 days

Annual Rainfall15.5 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,321 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)195 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K415

Property Crime /100K482

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyWeak