Deschutes County, Oregon
Among the top 17% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 11% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 20% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 83% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 6% for broadband access
- bottom 2% for comfortable days
Deschutes County is a county in Oregon with about 199,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, broadband access, and walkability. It rates lower on monthly rent and comfortable days.
Official websitedeschutes.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cold winters · Dry · Snowy
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Precipitation 2.3 in0.6 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$82k89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$61kbetter than 6% of US counties
Home Value$526k98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 4% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 7% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.67%better than 68% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden14.21%better than 10% of US counties
Unemployment5.2%better than 41% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)35°F51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)68°F8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation16.6 in8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall22.2 inbetter than 37% of US counties
Sunny Days222 daysbetter than 34% of US counties
Summer Humidity49°Fbetter than 91% of US counties
Comfortable Days21 daysbetter than 2% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk84.9better than 15% of US counties
Air Quality28 AQIbetter than 91% of US counties
School Quality63.6better than 66% of US counties
Violent Crime690/100kbetter than 56% of US counties
Property Crime1472/100kbetter than 26% of US counties
Community
Population199,35289th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.661st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1936th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0048th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)85.3%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.4%16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.5%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.1%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.7%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 81% of US counties
Walkability9.5/20better than 92% of US counties
Airport Distance136 mibetter than 30% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.9%better than 94% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 27% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Deschutes County an affordable place to live?
- Deschutes County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $61k, better than 6% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Deschutes County?
- The median home value in Deschutes County is $526k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Deschutes County?
- Median household income in Deschutes County is $82k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Deschutes County?
- Median gross rent in Deschutes County is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Deschutes County safe?
- Deschutes County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 690/100k (better than 56%). Property crime is 1472/100k.
- What is the weather like in Deschutes County?
- Deschutes County averages 68°F in July and 35°F in January, with 16.6 in of annual precipitation and about 222 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Deschutes County?
- Public-school quality in Deschutes County is above average, scoring better than 66% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Deschutes County?
- The average one-way commute in Deschutes County is 20 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)