San Juan County

WA · Pop. 164,472 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

San Juan County is a mixed county in WA with a population of approximately 164,472.

$/Acre: $6,218
Property Tax: 0.98%
Growing Season: 150 days
Broadband: 74%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 127.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%
Local Sales Tax0.38%
Combined Sales Tax6.88%
Cost of Living Index104.6
Median Household Income$87,364
Poverty Rate24.8%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,218
Median Home Price$484K
Acres for Sale745
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season150 days
Annual Rainfall32.8 inches
Avg Summer High74°F
Avg Winter Low27°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation3,729 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

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

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)168 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)3.9
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K489
Property Crime /100K649
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.7 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town13 miles
Nearest City53 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%
Ag EconomyWeak