Jefferson County

WA · Pop. 122,685 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Jefferson County is a mixed county in WA with a population of approximately 122,685.

$/Acre: $5,739

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 175 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 128.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax0.43%

Combined Sales Tax6.93%

Cost of Living Index101.7

Median Household Income$70,527

Poverty Rate20.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,739

Median Home Price$400K

Acres for Sale2269

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season175 days

Annual Rainfall29.7 inches

Avg Summer High70°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,679 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)226 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K356

Property Crime /100K469

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyWeak