Wasco County

OR · Pop. 54,881 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Wasco County is a mixed county in OR with a population of approximately 54,881.

$/Acre: $8,418
Property Tax: 0.93%
Growing Season: 185 days
Broadband: 71%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 169.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.93%
Local Sales Tax0.28%
Combined Sales Tax0.28%
Cost of Living Index105.4
Median Household Income$40,325
Poverty Rate19%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,418
Median Home Price$585K
Acres for Sale3496
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season185 days
Annual Rainfall37.2 inches
Avg Summer High84°F
Avg Winter Low30°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,608 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado1/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)175 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.5
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K474
Property Crime /100K497
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town15 miles
Nearest City48 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%
Ag EconomyWeak