Best Counties for Families in Oregon 2026

36 counties ranked by schools, safety, income, and affordability.

Top 5 Family Counties in Oregon

1Lake County

All 36 Family-Ranked Counties in Oregon

Rank	County	Persona Score	Overall Score
1	Lake County, OR	70	65.3
2	Grant County, OR	65	64.1
3	Wallowa County, OR	59	63.9
4	Jefferson County, OR	51	48.1
5	Multnomah County, OR	51	44.4
6	Hood River County, OR	50	48.2
7	Morrow County, OR	50	45.1
8	Sherman County, OR	46	55.3
9	Polk County, OR	46	43.3
10	Harney County, OR	45	55.5
11	Crook County, OR	45	48
12	Columbia County, OR	44	43
13	Yamhill County, OR	44	40.9
14	Washington County, OR	43	41.2
15	Tillamook County, OR	42	43.5
16	Wheeler County, OR	41	55.3
17	Deschutes County, OR	40	44.3
18	Union County, OR	40	43.2
19	Gilliam County, OR	37	44.9
20	Curry County, OR	37	41.9
21	Clackamas County, OR	36	36.5
22	Benton County, OR	35	35.8
23	Umatilla County, OR	34	33.1
24	Clatsop County, OR	33	37.4
25	Linn County, OR	33	35
26	Malheur County, OR	32	37.8
27	Marion County, OR	32	30.4
28	Klamath County, OR	29	36.7
29	Jackson County, OR	29	31.4
30	Wasco County, OR	28	32.3
31	Lincoln County, OR	28	34.2
32	Lane County, OR	28	30.8
33	Douglas County, OR	27	36.8
34	Josephine County, OR	26	35.7
35	Baker County, OR	23	36.2
36	Coos County, OR	14	29.2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for families in Oregon?

Based on our analysis of school quality, safety, income, and cost of living, Lake County ranks as the top family county in Oregon with a family score of 70.

How many counties in Oregon are ranked for families?

We rank 36 counties in Oregon for family suitability, scoring each on school quality (35%), safety (30%), income (20%), and cost of living (15%).

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, CDC, FEMA NRI, NCES, EPA SDWIS, 2019-2023 ACS — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.