Linn County, Oregon
Among the top 4% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 9% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 41% of US counties
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 10% for walkability
- bottom 6% for income tax
Linn County is a county in Oregon with about 129,000 residents. It grades A+ for weather and F for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, walkability, and comfortable days. It rates lower on property crime and income tax.
Official websiteco.linn.or.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cool winters · Wet
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Precipitation 6.7 in1.1 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$70k73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$53kbetter than 15% of US counties
Home Value$320k90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 14% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 17% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.96%better than 42% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden14.30%better than 10% of US counties
Unemployment6.2%better than 24% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)41°F70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)68°F6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation51.4 in77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.6 inbetter than 74% of US counties
Sunny Days207 daysbetter than 21% of US counties
Summer Humidity52°Fbetter than 89% of US counties
Comfortable Days98 daysbetter than 90% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk88.1better than 12% of US counties
Air Quality34 AQIbetter than 85% of US counties
School Quality53.8better than 49% of US counties
Violent Crime672/100kbetter than 57% of US counties
Property Crime2284/100kbetter than 9% of US counties
Community
Population128,59884th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.036th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2547th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0050th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2434th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)82.7%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.4%16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)9.9%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.8%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.1%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 46% of US counties
Walkability9.2/20better than 90% of US counties
Airport Distance76 mibetter than 64% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.2%better than 84% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.08better than 24% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 30% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Linn County an affordable place to live?
- Linn County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $53k, better than 15% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Linn County?
- The median home value in Linn County is $320k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Linn County?
- Median household income in Linn County is $70k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Linn County?
- Median gross rent in Linn County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Linn County safe?
- Linn County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 672/100k (better than 57%). Property crime is 2284/100k.
- What is the weather like in Linn County?
- Linn County averages 68°F in July and 41°F in January, with 51.4 in of annual precipitation and about 207 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Linn County?
- Public-school quality in Linn County is about average, scoring better than 49% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Linn County?
- The average one-way commute in Linn County is 25 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)