Oregon · Off-grid & homestead potential

Jackson County

37BoltScore / 100
#30 of 36 in Oregon

Jackson County is a weak bolthole (37/100). Its strengths are deep isolation — 102 mi to the nearest city and decent rainfall (36.3″/yr). The trade-offs: elevated natural-hazard exposure and pricey real estate (typical home $439k).

How Jackson County scores

Hazard Safety8
Freedom48
Food29
Isolation73
Sovereignty25
Water61
Affordability15
$439kTypical home
0.8%Property tax
$12,421Land / acre
36.3"Annual rain
33.5% of yrsSevere drought
102 miNearest metro
79.3People / sq mi
57.1%Federal land
50.8°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Jackson County, Oregon

Is Jackson County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Jackson County is a weak bolthole (37/100). Its strengths: deep isolation — 102 mi to the nearest city and decent rainfall (36.3″/yr). Watch-outs: elevated natural-hazard exposure and pricey real estate (typical home $439k).

How much does land cost in Jackson County, Oregon?

Land in Jackson County runs about $12,421 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Jackson County?

Jackson County gets about 36.3" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 33.5% of years.

How remote is Jackson County?

The nearest major metro is about 102 miles away, and population density is 79.3 people per square mile.

How Jackson compares in Oregon

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