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