Douglas County

WA · Pop. 166,461 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Douglas County is a mixed county in WA with a population of approximately 166,461.

$/Acre: $14,659

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 172 days

Broadband: 41%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 223.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax0.12%

Combined Sales Tax6.62%

Cost of Living Index112

Median Household Income$48,408

Poverty Rate18.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$14,659

Median Home Price$707K

Acres for Sale3809

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season172 days

Annual Rainfall69.8 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,185 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)181 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K268

Property Crime /100K305

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage41%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyWeak