Baker County, Oregon
Among the top 5% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 40% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 17% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 95% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 19% of US counties
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 3% for commute time
- bottom 1% for comfortable days
Baker County is a county in Oregon with about 17,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for weather. Standout strengths include sales tax, commute time, and summer humidity. It rates lower on annual snowfall and comfortable days.
Official websitebakercounty.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cold winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 1.7 in0.7 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$52k25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 32% of US counties
Home Value$231k76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$765better than 63% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 53% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.89%better than 47% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden13.88%better than 11% of US counties
Unemployment5.5%better than 36% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)69°F8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation14.5 in6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall67.0 inbetter than 6% of US counties
Sunny Days244 daysbetter than 58% of US counties
Summer Humidity46°Fbetter than 95% of US counties
Comfortable Days16 daysbetter than 1% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk48.2better than 51% of US counties
Air Quality30 AQIbetter than 90% of US counties
School Quality49.3better than 38% of US counties
Violent Crime837/100kbetter than 46% of US counties
Property Crime1816/100kbetter than 18% of US counties
Community
Population16,68536th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age47.488th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1732nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0784th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5267th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)89.1%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.2%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.9%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.3%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.5%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time15 minbetter than 97% of US counties
Walkability9.1/20better than 90% of US counties
Airport Distance104 mibetter than 46% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.2%better than 56% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 28% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Baker County an affordable place to live?
- Baker County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 32% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Baker County?
- The median home value in Baker County is $231k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Baker County?
- Median household income in Baker County is $52k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Baker County?
- Median gross rent in Baker County is $765 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Baker County safe?
- Baker County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 837/100k (better than 46%). Property crime is 1816/100k.
- What is the weather like in Baker County?
- Baker County averages 69°F in July and 29°F in January, with 14.5 in of annual precipitation and about 244 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Baker County?
- Public-school quality in Baker County is below average, scoring better than 38% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Baker County?
- The average one-way commute in Baker County is 15 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)