Lincoln County
OR · Pop. 50,632 · Suburban County
Lincoln County is a suburban county in Oregon, spanning 981 square miles with 50,632 residents at a density of 51.6 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, squash. A median home price of $388,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.84% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 264-day growing season, average summer highs of 64.1°F and average winter lows of 39.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 67.2 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Samaritan Pacific Community Hospital is 7.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 76.8% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 264-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.84% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Samaritan Pacific Community Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 7.3 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- Annual rainfall of 67.2 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A median home price of $388,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
- Broadband reaches only 76.8% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Lincoln County, OR is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 48/100
- Median home price
- $388k
- Property tax
- 0.84%
- Growing season
- 264 days (zone 9a)
- Annual rainfall
- 67.2"
- Broadband
- 76.8%
- Nearest hospital
- Samaritan Pacific Community Hospital, 7.3 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Climate & Growing
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Homesteading in Lincoln County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Lincoln County?
- Lincoln County is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 264-day growing season, average summer highs of 64.1°F, and average winter lows of 39.7°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, squash.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $388,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.84%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 76.8% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Samaritan Pacific Community Hospital is 7.3 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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