Garfield County

WA · Pop. 169,980 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Garfield County is a mixed county in WA with a population of approximately 169,980.

$/Acre: $12,214
Property Tax: 0.98%
Growing Season: 163 days
Broadband: 66%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 200/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%
Local Sales Tax0.57%
Combined Sales Tax7.07%
Cost of Living Index105.5
Median Household Income$62,448
Poverty Rate21.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,214
Median Home Price$600K
Acres for Sale2330
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season163 days
Annual Rainfall14 inches
Avg Summer High77°F
Avg Winter Low35°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation3,755 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire8/10
Tornado1/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)375 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.6
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K432
Property Crime /100K319
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town7 miles
Nearest City58 miles
School District5/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%
Ag EconomyWeak