Wallowa County

OR · Pop. 170,139 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Wallowa County is a mixed county in OR with a population of approximately 170,139.

$/Acre: $5,132

Property Tax: 0.93%

Growing Season: 180 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 122.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.93%

Local Sales Tax1.73%

Combined Sales Tax1.73%

Cost of Living Index97.4

Median Household Income$49,036

Poverty Rate10.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,132

Median Home Price$402K

Acres for Sale1945

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season180 days

Annual Rainfall11.2 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,455 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)232 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K278

Property Crime /100K286

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyWeak