Yamhill County, Oregon
Among the top 6% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 13% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 94% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 89% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 70% of US counties
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 3% for walkability
- bottom 4% for cost of living
Yamhill County is a county in Oregon with about 108,000 residents. It grades A for weather and D for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, walkability, and comfortable days. It rates lower on income tax and cost of living.
Official websiteco.yamhill.or.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 6.4 in0.7 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$80k88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$63kbetter than 4% of US counties
Home Value$409k95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 9% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 9% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.81%better than 54% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden14.01%better than 11% of US counties
Unemployment4.1%better than 63% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)42°F71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)68°F7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation44.6 in53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall5.8 inbetter than 62% of US counties
Sunny Days208 daysbetter than 21% of US counties
Summer Humidity52°Fbetter than 89% of US counties
Comfortable Days110 daysbetter than 95% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk82.9better than 17% of US counties
School Quality65.2better than 68% of US counties
Violent Crime736/100kbetter than 53% of US counties
Property Crime1539/100kbetter than 24% of US counties
Community
Population107,67482nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.431st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3358th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0267th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)74.8%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.6%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)16.6%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.5%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.5%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 32% of US counties
Walkability11.3/20better than 97% of US counties
Airport Distance42 mibetter than 84% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.7%better than 87% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.02better than 37% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 62% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Yamhill County an affordable place to live?
- Yamhill County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $63k, better than 4% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Yamhill County?
- The median home value in Yamhill County is $409k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Yamhill County?
- Median household income in Yamhill County is $80k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Yamhill County?
- Median gross rent in Yamhill County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Yamhill County safe?
- Yamhill County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 736/100k (better than 53%). Property crime is 1539/100k.
- What is the weather like in Yamhill County?
- Yamhill County averages 68°F in July and 42°F in January, with 44.6 in of annual precipitation and about 208 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Yamhill County?
- Public-school quality in Yamhill County is above average, scoring better than 68% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Yamhill County?
- The average one-way commute in Yamhill County is 27 min.
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Data sources
- 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)