Tillamook County
OR · Pop. 27,471 · Rural County
Tillamook County sits in Oregon across 1,103 square miles, home to 27,471 people at 24.9 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on haylage, hay, corn. The median home price is $409,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.6%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 172-day growing season, average summer highs of 68°F and average winter lows of 38°F. Annual rainfall averages 88 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Adventist Health Tillamook is 4.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 91.4% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.6% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 91.4% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Adventist Health Tillamook, with an emergency room, is just 4.6 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- At 24.9 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- Annual rainfall of 88 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 $409,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Tillamook County, OR is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 53/100
- Median home price
- $409k
- Property tax
- 0.6%
- Growing season
- 172 days (zone 9a)
- Annual rainfall
- 88"
- Broadband
- 91.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Adventist Health Tillamook, 4.6 mi
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Homesteading in Tillamook County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Tillamook County?
- Tillamook County is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 172-day growing season, average summer highs of 68°F, and average winter lows of 38°F. The established crops are haylage, hay, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $409,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.6%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 91.4% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Adventist Health Tillamook is 4.6 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital 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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