Union County is located in northeastern Oregon, within the Grande Ronde Valley and bordered by the Blue Mountains. Established in 1864, it developed as a regional agricultural and transportation center tied to settlement routes across eastern Oregon. The county is small in population, with roughly 26,000 residents, and remains predominantly rural, with most communities concentrated in the valley floor. La Grande, the county seat, serves as the primary population and service hub and is home to Eastern Oregon University. Union County’s economy centers on agriculture, ranching, timber and wood products, education, and government services, with recreation also contributing through nearby mountain and forest lands. The landscape ranges from fertile valley farmland to forested uplands and high-elevation terrain, shaping a culture associated with ranching, outdoor activities, and small-town institutions across communities such as La Grande, Union, and North Powder.

Union County Local Demographic Profile

Union County is in northeastern Oregon in the Grande Ronde Valley, with La Grande as the county seat and the county bordering Washington and Idaho. For local government and planning resources, visit the Union County official website.

Population Size

Age & Gender

  • From the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Union County:
    • Persons under 5 years: 4.7%
    • Persons under 18 years: 18.1%
    • Persons 65 years and over: 24.9%
    • Female persons: 49.2%
      • Male persons (derived from 100% − female): 50.8% (QuickFacts provides the female share; the male share is the remainder.)

Racial & Ethnic Composition

  • From the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Union County:
    • White alone: 90.7%
    • Black or African American alone: 0.6%
    • American Indian and Alaska Native alone: 1.2%
    • Asian alone: 1.1%
    • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone: 0.4%
    • Two or more races: 6.0%
    • Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 4.6%

Household & Housing Data

  • From the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Union County:
    • Households (2018–2022): 10,422
    • Persons per household: 2.30
    • Owner-occupied housing unit rate (2018–2022): 68.7%
    • Median value of owner-occupied housing units (2018–2022, in 2022 dollars): $287,200
    • Median gross rent (2018–2022, in 2022 dollars): $952
    • Housing units (2023): 12,573

Email Usage

Union County, Oregon is a largely rural county centered on La Grande, with dispersed settlements and mountainous terrain that can raise last‑mile buildout costs and constrain digital communication options. Direct county-level email usage statistics are not routinely published, so broadband subscription, computer access, and demographics are used as proxies for likely email access and adoption.

Digital access indicators for Union County (e.g., household broadband subscriptions and computer availability) are available through the U.S. Census Bureau’s data portal (ACS), which is commonly used to track internet and device access that enable email use. Age structure also matters: older age cohorts tend to have lower digital adoption rates than working-age groups, making the county’s age distribution (also reported in ACS) relevant for interpreting email access.

Gender composition is generally less predictive of email adoption than age, income, education, and connectivity, though it is also available in ACS tables for contextual analysis.

Connectivity and infrastructure limitations are reflected in broadband availability and service quality reported via the FCC National Broadband Map and local planning context from Union County government.

Mobile Phone Usage

Union County is in northeastern Oregon, anchored by La Grande and surrounded by the Blue Mountains and agricultural valleys. It is predominantly rural with low population density outside the I‑84 corridor, and its mountainous terrain and forested areas increase the likelihood of coverage gaps and variable signal strength compared with Oregon’s urban counties. Basic county context (population, density, housing) is documented through U.S. Census Bureau data (data.census.gov) and county information available via Union County’s official website.

Key distinction: network availability vs. household adoption

Network availability refers to where mobile providers report service (coverage) and what technologies are deployed (4G LTE, 5G). Household adoption refers to what residents actually subscribe to or use (for example, whether households have mobile broadband subscriptions, smartphones, or rely on mobile-only service). These measures differ because coverage does not guarantee affordability, device access, or subscription uptake, and adoption can occur even in areas with limited performance.

Network availability (coverage and technologies)

Mobile coverage mapping (reported availability)

  • The most widely used public source for U.S. mobile coverage reporting is the FCC’s broadband mapping system. County- and location-level reported 4G/5G coverage can be explored through the FCC National Broadband Map.
  • The FCC map represents provider-reported availability (with ongoing improvements and challenge processes), and it does not directly measure real-world speeds or indoor reliability. This limitation is described through FCC broadband data documentation available from FCC Broadband Data resources.

4G LTE and 5G presence (general pattern for the county)

  • 4G LTE is the baseline mobile technology expected to be widely present along populated areas and major roadways in Union County, with weaker continuity in mountainous and remote areas. County-specific percentages by technology and provider are best obtained directly from the FCC National Broadband Map because they change with provider filings and deployments.
  • 5G availability in Union County tends to be more geographically constrained than LTE, concentrating around population centers and transportation corridors. The FCC map provides the most current, comparable public view of reported 5G coverage at the county scale.

Geographic factors affecting availability

  • Terrain and land cover: Mountain ridges, deep valleys, and forested areas common in the Blue Mountains can block or attenuate signals and limit line-of-sight, affecting both coverage footprints and in-building reception.
  • Settlement pattern: Service quality is generally better in and near La Grande and other communities than in dispersed rural areas. Major routes (notably I‑84) typically have stronger incentives for continuous coverage than remote forest and rangeland areas.

Household adoption and “mobile penetration” indicators (county-level availability of statistics)

What is available at county level

County-specific measures of household connectivity and device access are most consistently available through the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS), which includes indicators such as:

  • Households with a cellular data plan
  • Households with smartphones
  • Households with computers
  • Households with internet subscriptions (broadband categories vary by survey year and table)

These indicators can be retrieved for Union County from data.census.gov (American Community Survey tables). ACS estimates are survey-based and include margins of error, which can be comparatively large in smaller counties.

What is not reliably available at county level

  • A single “mobile penetration rate” comparable to national telecom metrics (active SIMs per 100 people) is not typically published as an official county-level statistic in U.S. public datasets.
  • Provider subscriber counts and device-type shares are generally proprietary or reported at broader market levels, not as standardized county metrics.

Mobile internet usage patterns (adoption vs. capability)

Mobile broadband as a household internet subscription

  • ACS tables can indicate how many households report internet access and, in some table structures, whether they rely on cellular data plans. This provides a household adoption lens that differs from FCC coverage availability. Use ACS “Internet Subscriptions” and “Computer and Internet Use” tables on data.census.gov for Union County-specific estimates.
  • In rural counties, mobile service can function as a primary internet connection for some households due to limited wired broadband availability, but the prevalence in Union County must be taken from ACS estimates rather than inferred.

4G vs. 5G usage

  • Public datasets generally describe availability (coverage) more than actual usage by radio technology at the county level. The FCC map supports analysis of where 5G is reported, but it does not publish county usage shares (for example, proportion of traffic on 5G vs LTE).
  • Usage behavior (streaming, hotspot reliance, mobile-only households) is more commonly measured in national surveys or proprietary analytics; county-specific figures are limited in public sources.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

Smartphone access (measurable via ACS)

  • The ACS includes household-level indicators for smartphone ownership, enabling county estimates of how common smartphones are relative to other computing devices. Union County figures are accessible through ACS device-access tables on data.census.gov.
  • ACS device measures are typically framed as “households with a smartphone” rather than personal ownership rates; this is an important interpretation difference for “penetration.”

Other mobile-connected devices (limited county-level measurement)

  • County-level public statistics on tablets, mobile hotspots, or IoT devices are limited. These devices often appear only in broader survey products or private datasets rather than standardized county tables.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity

Rurality and population density

  • Lower density increases per-user infrastructure costs and reduces the number of sites needed for basic coverage but can limit capacity and redundancy. This typically affects network performance and upgrade timelines (for example, the extent of 5G coverage) more than basic voice/SMS availability.
  • The ACS offers demographic context (age distribution, income, education, housing characteristics) that often correlates with broadband adoption; Union County profiles can be pulled from data.census.gov.

Income, affordability, and subscription choices (measured indirectly)

  • Public county-level datasets more commonly measure whether a household has certain subscriptions or devices than the reasons for non-adoption. Income and poverty estimates in ACS provide context for affordability pressures that can influence reliance on mobile-only service versus fixed broadband, but causal attribution is not provided by ACS.

Transportation corridors and service concentration

  • Mobile network investment and reported coverage commonly track communities and highways. In Union County, connectivity is typically strongest around La Grande and along I‑84, with more variability in remote mountain areas. Location-specific availability is best verified using the FCC National Broadband Map rather than generalized descriptions.

Public sources used for county-level analysis and limitations

Limitations are most acute for county-level mobile usage patterns by technology (4G vs 5G usage shares) and device-type breakdowns beyond smartphones, which are not consistently published in standardized, public county datasets. The most defensible county-level indicators are ACS household adoption measures and FCC-reported availability layers, which should be interpreted as different categories of evidence rather than interchangeable “penetration” metrics.

Social Media Trends

Union County is in northeastern Oregon, anchored by La Grande (the county seat) and communities such as Island City, Elgin, and Cove. The county sits along the Interstate 84 corridor near the Blue Mountains and includes Eastern Oregon University in La Grande; a mix of higher education, healthcare, public-sector employment, agriculture, and outdoor recreation shapes local information-sharing patterns, with many residents relying on mobile connectivity across rural areas.

User statistics (penetration / active use)

  • County-specific social media penetration: No regularly published, statistically reliable dataset provides Union County–only social media penetration across platforms. Most available measures are statewide or national.
  • Best available benchmarks for context (U.S. adults):
    • Overall social media use: About 69% of U.S. adults report using at least one social media site (Pew Research Center, 2023). Source: Pew Research Center: Social Media Use in 2023.
    • Platform-level reach (U.S. adults): YouTube 83%, Facebook 68%, Instagram 47%, Pinterest 35%, TikTok 33%, LinkedIn 30%, WhatsApp 29%, Snapchat 27%, X/Twitter 22% (Pew, 2023). Source: Pew platform usage table.
  • Local interpretation: In a county with a large rural footprint and a regional university, usage typically reflects national patterns but with comparatively strong reliance on broad-reach platforms (notably Facebook and YouTube) for local news, events, and community coordination.

Age group trends (who uses social media most)

Based on Pew’s national age patterns (commonly used as proxies where local samples are unavailable):

  • Highest overall use: 18–29 and 30–49 are the most active social media users overall; usage declines with age, particularly 65+ (Pew, 2023). Source: Pew age breakdowns.
  • Platform skews by age (U.S. adults):
    • TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat: strongest among 18–29.
    • Facebook: broadly used, with relatively higher representation among 30–64 compared with youth-heavy apps.
    • YouTube: high across most ages, including older adults (Pew, 2023).

Gender breakdown

Pew’s national findings indicate meaningful gender differences on specific platforms (county-level splits are not typically published):

  • Women more likely than men (U.S. adults) to use: Pinterest and, to a lesser extent, Instagram.
  • Men more likely than women (U.S. adults) to use: Reddit and YouTube (Pew, 2023). Source: Pew gender differences by platform.
  • Facebook: generally shows smaller gender gaps than Pinterest/Reddit in Pew’s platform tables.

Most-used platforms (with percentages where available)

No standardized public source reports Union County platform shares directly; the most reliable available percentages are national (Pew, 2023), often used to approximate local platform prominence:

  • YouTube: 83% of U.S. adults
  • Facebook: 68%
  • Instagram: 47%
  • Pinterest: 35%
  • TikTok: 33%
  • LinkedIn: 30%
  • WhatsApp: 29%
  • Snapchat: 27%
  • X (formerly Twitter): 22%
    Source: Pew Research Center (2023) platform use.

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns / preferences)

  • Community-information utility dominates in rural counties: Facebook groups and pages commonly function as high-visibility hubs for local announcements (events, school updates, road/weather conditions, lost-and-found, local commerce). This aligns with Facebook’s broad reach among adults (Pew, 2023).
  • Video-first consumption is structurally strong: YouTube’s high penetration (83% of U.S. adults; Pew, 2023) supports frequent use for how-to content, news clips, education, and local-interest video, consistent with broadband/mobile video growth nationally.
  • Younger audiences concentrate on short-form video and visual apps: TikTok/Instagram/Snapchat skew younger (Pew, 2023), generally producing higher posting frequency and creator-style engagement among 18–29 relative to older cohorts.
  • News and civic information discovery: Social platforms are widely used for news discovery nationally; Reuters Institute reports a large share of U.S. adults get news via social/video networks, reinforcing the importance of platform-based distribution for local information environments. Source: Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2024.
  • Messaging and coordination: Private messaging (including Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp) supports small-group coordination around family, school, and community activities; Pew documents substantial WhatsApp usage nationally (29% of U.S. adults; Pew, 2023).

Method note (data availability): Public, reputable surveys such as Pew generally report social media use at national level; county-level estimates typically require proprietary panels or modeled small-area estimates, which are not consistently published for Union County.

Family & Associates Records

Union County, Oregon family and associate-related records are primarily maintained at the state level, with county offices holding selected local records and indexes. Oregon vital records (birth and death certificates) are issued by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Center for Health Statistics. Union County’s County Clerk maintains and records marriage licenses/records, and the Recording function files public documents that can help identify family/associate relationships (for example, deeds, mortgages, and certain affidavits).

Public databases include the statewide OHA online ordering system for certified vital records, and Union County’s recording/records access information for recorded instruments. Court-related family matters (for example, divorce, guardianship, some adoptions) are filed with Oregon Circuit Courts; Union County court records access is handled through the Union County Circuit Court and statewide online access services.

Access occurs online (state ordering portals and court access systems) and in person through the County Clerk/Recorder and courthouse records counters. Privacy restrictions commonly apply to birth and death records for a statutory period and to adoption records, which are generally confidential and managed through state/court procedures.

Marriage & Divorce Records

Types of records maintained in Union County, Oregon

  • Marriage licenses (and certificates/returns): Created when applicants obtain a marriage license from the county clerk and the officiant returns the completed license after the ceremony. The county maintains the local record; the state maintains the statewide vital record.
  • Divorce records (judgments/decrees and case files): Created when a marriage dissolution is filed and adjudicated in Circuit Court. The final outcome is recorded as a General Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage (often referred to as a divorce decree).
  • Annulments: Treated as Circuit Court cases resulting in a judgment of annulment (or similarly titled general judgment) and associated case filings.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

Marriage records (Union County Clerk and Oregon Vital Records)

  • Filed/maintained locally: Union County Clerk records marriage licenses and maintains copies as part of county vital records.
  • Filed/maintained statewide: The Oregon Center for Health Statistics (Vital Records) maintains statewide marriage records and issues certified copies under state vital records rules.
  • Access methods:
    • County Clerk: In-person and written request processes are commonly used for local copies and certification practices set by the county.
    • Oregon Vital Records: State-certified copies are requested through Oregon Vital Records.
      Links: Union County Clerk; Oregon Vital Records (OHA)

Divorce and annulment records (Oregon Circuit Court—Union County)

  • Filed/maintained: Divorce and annulment cases are filed in the Oregon Circuit Court for Union County (part of the Oregon Judicial Department). The court maintains the case register, pleadings, judgments, and related orders.
  • Access methods:
    • Court clerk/public access terminals: Many non-confidential case documents are available for inspection at the courthouse, subject to court rules and redactions.
    • Remote access: Case registers and some documents may be available through Oregon Judicial Department online services; document availability varies by case type and confidentiality designation.
      Links: Union County Circuit Court (OJD); OJD Online Services

Typical information included in these records

Marriage licenses/certificates

Common data elements include:

  • Full legal names of both parties (including maiden name where applicable)
  • Date and place of marriage (city/county/state)
  • Date the license was issued and the county issuing it
  • Name and authority of officiant; date of ceremony/solemnization
  • Witness information (where recorded)
  • Basic personal identifiers historically collected on applications (varies by era and form design), which may include birth information and residence at time of application

Divorce decrees (general judgments of dissolution)

Common data elements include:

  • Case caption (party names), case number, court and county
  • Date of filing and date of judgment
  • Type of dissolution (marriage dissolution; sometimes legal separation converted to dissolution)
  • Findings and orders on:
    • Property division and allocation of debts
    • Spousal support (support amount/duration or denial)
    • Parenting plan, custody, and parenting time
    • Child support and medical support provisions
    • Name change orders (where granted)
  • References to attached agreements (e.g., stipulated judgments, settlement terms)

Annulment judgments

Common data elements include:

  • Case caption, case number, court and county
  • Date of filing and date of judgment
  • Legal basis for annulment as stated in pleadings/findings
  • Orders regarding costs, property, support, and parentage/custody matters when applicable

Privacy and legal restrictions

  • Vital records confidentiality (marriages): Oregon vital records are governed by state law and administrative rules that control issuance of certified copies and may limit who may obtain certain forms of records and what identification is required. Non-certified informational copies, access to indexes, and historical access practices vary by office and record age.
  • Court record access and exclusions (divorce/annulment): Oregon court records are generally public, but specific information and documents can be exempt from public disclosure or restricted by statute/court rule. Common restrictions include:
    • Sealed cases or sealed filings by court order
    • Protected personal identifiers (e.g., Social Security numbers) subject to redaction requirements
    • Confidential attachments or information in family-law matters (such as certain child-related evaluations, protected addresses, and some financial account details)
  • Certified copies vs. public inspection: Certified copies are issued only by the legal custodian (county clerk for county marriage records; Oregon Vital Records for state vital records; court clerk for judgments/orders), and issuance is subject to identification, fees, and statutory limits on confidential material.

Education, Employment and Housing

Union County is in northeastern Oregon along the Grande Ronde Valley, with La Grande as the largest community and regional service center. The county’s population is small and more rural than Oregon overall, with a settlement pattern split between La Grande and smaller towns (Cove, Elgin, Imbler, North Powder, Summerville, Union) and surrounding agricultural and forest lands. Eastern Oregon University and Blue Mountain Community College shape local education and workforce pipelines, while outdoor recreation and timber/agriculture contribute to the county’s community context.

Education Indicators

Public schools and school names

Union County’s public K–12 system is primarily served by La Grande School District 1 and Union School District 5 (and, depending on boundary definitions used in datasets, small portions of neighboring districts may serve fringe areas). Public school directories and district rosters are maintained by the Oregon Department of Education and local districts; the most current school-level lists are available via the state’s district/school directory and district webpages (school openings/closures and grade configurations change over time).

Note: A single, authoritative “number of public schools in the county” varies slightly by source because some datasets count charter/alternative programs differently and because district boundaries can extend across county lines. The directory links above provide the current official roster by district/school.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

  • Student–teacher ratios: School-level ratios are published in Oregon’s annual report cards and district profiles. Union County districts generally reflect small-to-midsize Eastern Oregon class sizes rather than large metro ratios; for current, school-specific ratios, use the state report card profiles (district/school pages).
  • Graduation rates: Oregon reports 4-year cohort graduation rates by high school and district in the same report card system. Union County’s rates vary by cohort and subgroup (economically disadvantaged, special education, and students in career/technical pathways).

Proxy note: Countywide averages are not always published as a single summary for Union County; district/school report cards are the most precise, most recent source.

Adult education levels (high school diploma, bachelor’s degree and higher)

Adult educational attainment is reported by the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS). Union County typically has high rates of high school completion but a lower bachelor’s attainment rate than Oregon overall, consistent with rural counties.

Proxy note: Without a pinned table year in this response, the authoritative “most recent” values should be taken from the latest 5‑year ACS release for Union County, Oregon (the standard for small-area reliability).

Notable programs (STEM, vocational training, Advanced Placement)

  • Career and Technical Education (CTE): Union County high schools typically offer CTE coursework aligned to regional labor needs (health services, skilled trades, agriculture, and business/technology). Oregon’s CTE participation and program areas are reflected in district offerings and state CTE reporting.
  • Community college workforce training: Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) provides vocational and workforce programs serving Union County (often including trades, healthcare pathways, and adult education/GED preparation) and partners with local employers.
  • University pipeline: Eastern Oregon University (EOU) supports teacher preparation and other degree pathways that contribute to local workforce development.
  • Advanced Placement (AP) / college credit: AP availability varies by high school and staffing. Oregon also supports dual credit through community college partnerships; district course catalogs and the Oregon report cards are the best sources for current offerings.

School safety measures and counseling resources

Safety and student support generally include building-level emergency planning (standardized safety drills, visitor management procedures, and coordination with local law enforcement/emergency management) and student support services (school counselors; referrals to school-based or community mental health resources). Oregon requires districts to maintain safety planning and related policies, while staffing for counseling/mental health supports is typically described in district plans and school handbooks.

Data note: Publicly comparable, district-level counselor-to-student ratios are not consistently presented as a single county metric; district staffing plans and state report card details are the most direct sources.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year available)

Union County unemployment is tracked by the Oregon Employment Department and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS). The most recent monthly/annual rates are published in Oregon’s county labor force reports.

Proxy note: This summary does not embed a single numeric rate because “most recent” changes monthly; the links provide the current official figure and annual averages.

Major industries and employment sectors

Union County’s employment base is typically anchored by:

  • Education and health services (EOU, K–12 districts, hospital/clinics, long-term care)
  • Public administration (city/county government, state/federal services)
  • Retail trade and accommodation/food services (La Grande as a regional hub on I‑84)
  • Manufacturing and wood products (smaller share than historical levels, but present in the region)
  • Agriculture and forestry (ranching, hay/grain, timber-related activity)

Sector distributions can be validated using Census Bureau “County Business Patterns” and Oregon Employment Department industry profiles.

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Occupational structure in Union County typically reflects rural service-center patterns:

  • Healthcare practitioners/support
  • Education, training, and library
  • Office/administrative support
  • Sales and related
  • Transportation and material moving (I‑84 freight and regional distribution)
  • Construction and installation/maintenance/repair
  • Production (manufacturing and processing roles)

For the most recent occupational employment estimates, use state/regional occupational data (Oregon Employment Department and BLS OEWS).

Typical commuting patterns and mean commute times

Union County commuting tends to be car-dependent, with shorter average commutes than large metro areas but longer distances for rural residents traveling into La Grande for work, school, and services. Mean travel time to work is published in the ACS for Union County.

Local employment versus out-of-county work

A substantial share of residents work within the county (La Grande serving as the primary employment center), while a smaller portion commutes to adjacent counties (often along the I‑84 corridor). The ACS “county-to-county commuting flows” and LEHD/OnTheMap provide the most direct residence-to-work patterns.

Proxy note: A single “percent working out of county” is not consistently presented in one standard table for all counties; OnTheMap and ACS flow tables provide the authoritative breakdown.

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

Union County generally has a higher homeownership rate than Oregon overall, typical of rural counties, with rentals concentrated in La Grande near the university and employment centers. The ACS provides the current owner-occupied versus renter-occupied shares.

Median property values and recent trends

Median home value and housing value distributions are available from the ACS; market trends (sale prices, time on market) are typically tracked by regional MLS reports and state housing dashboards. In recent years, Eastern Oregon markets have generally followed statewide patterns of post-2020 price increases with periodic cooling as interest rates rose, though Union County’s median values are usually below Oregon’s metro-area medians.

Proxy note: “Recent trends” are more accurately captured by MLS and state housing market reports; ACS is the most reliable standardized source for median value levels.

Typical rent prices

Gross rent medians and rent distributions are available from the ACS. Union County rents tend to be lower than large Oregon metros, with demand influenced by EOU enrollment cycles and limited new multifamily supply.

Types of housing (single-family homes, apartments, rural lots)

  • Single-family detached homes are the dominant housing type countywide, especially outside La Grande.
  • Apartments and small multifamily units are more common in La Grande and near campus and commercial corridors.
  • Manufactured homes and rural residential lots/acreage are a notable component in outlying areas and smaller towns.

These characteristics are quantified in ACS “units in structure” tables.

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools or amenities)

  • La Grande concentrates walkable access to schools, EOU, healthcare, retail, and civic amenities; housing near downtown and the university tends to include more rentals and smaller units.
  • Small towns (Union, Elgin, Cove, Imbler, North Powder, Summerville) provide proximity to local schools and town centers with generally lower-density housing.
  • Rural areas offer larger parcels and agricultural adjacency, with longer driving distances to schools, groceries, and healthcare.

Proxy note: Neighborhood-level comparisons (by census tract) require tract-level ACS or local planning documents; county summaries do not capture block-by-block proximity.

Property tax overview (average rate and typical homeowner cost)

Oregon property taxes are based on assessed value frameworks and local levy rates that vary by tax code area. Countywide effective rates and median tax amounts are best summarized through:

Proxy note: A single “average rate” is not uniform across Union County because levy rates differ by overlapping jurisdictions (school, city, fire, special districts). The typical homeowner cost is most consistently represented by the ACS median taxes paid.

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