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