Umatilla County

OR · Pop. 7,831 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Umatilla County is a rural county in OR with a population of approximately 7,831.

$/Acre: $1,205

Property Tax: 0.93%

Growing Season: 216 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 5.1/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 Tax1.66%

Combined Sales Tax1.66%

Cost of Living Index102.9

Median Household Income$77,100

Poverty Rate13.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,205

Median Home Price$231K

Acres for Sale4355

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season216 days

Annual Rainfall77.6 inches

Avg Summer High77°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,595 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)295 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K599

Property Crime /100K463

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town28 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyStrong