Best Counties for Remote Workers in Oregon 2026

36 counties ranked by cost of living, income, safety, and disaster resilience.

Top 5 Remote Work Counties in Oregon

1Lake County

All 36 Remote-Work-Ranked Counties in Oregon

Rank	County	Persona Score	Overall Score
1	Lake County, OR	65	65.3
2	Grant County, OR	63	64.1
3	Wheeler County, OR	61	55.3
4	Wallowa County, OR	60	63.9
5	Harney County, OR	57	55.5
6	Crook County, OR	53	48
7	Jefferson County, OR	52	48.1
8	Sherman County, OR	48	55.3
9	Morrow County, OR	48	45.1
10	Gilliam County, OR	47	44.9
11	Columbia County, OR	46	43
12	Multnomah County, OR	44	44.4
13	Polk County, OR	43	43.3
14	Hood River County, OR	43	48.2
15	Yamhill County, OR	39	40.9
16	Union County, OR	38	43.2
17	Deschutes County, OR	38	44.3
18	Linn County, OR	38	35
19	Baker County, OR	37	36.2
20	Washington County, OR	35	41.2
21	Curry County, OR	34	41.9
22	Umatilla County, OR	33	33.1
23	Tillamook County, OR	31	43.5
24	Malheur County, OR	31	37.8
25	Clackamas County, OR	30	36.5
26	Wasco County, OR	29	32.3
27	Benton County, OR	29	35.8
28	Klamath County, OR	29	36.7
29	Marion County, OR	28	30.4
30	Jackson County, OR	27	31.4
31	Lincoln County, OR	26	34.2
32	Lane County, OR	26	30.8
33	Clatsop County, OR	26	37.4
34	Douglas County, OR	26	36.8
35	Coos County, OR	23	29.2
36	Josephine County, OR	21	35.7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for remote workers in Oregon?

Based on our analysis of cost of living, income, safety, and disaster risk, Lake County ranks as the top remote work county in Oregon with a remote worker score of 65.

How many counties in Oregon are ranked for remote workers?

We rank 36 counties in Oregon for remote work suitability, scoring each on cost of living (30%), income (30%), safety (25%), and disaster risk (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.