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Best Counties for Remote Workers in Oregon 2026

36 counties ranked with the Remote Worker lens of the County Fit Score.

Top 5 Remote Work Counties in Oregon

1Wallowa County
61.5
baseline 63.9
2Lake County
60.1
baseline 65.3
3Grant County
59.4
baseline 64.1
4Wheeler County
59.3
baseline 55.3
5Harney County
56.7
baseline 55.6

All 36 Remote-Work-Ranked Counties in Oregon

RankCountyCounty Fit Scorebaseline CountyScoreDelta
1Wallowa County, OR61.563.9-2.4
2Lake County, OR60.165.3-5.2
3Grant County, OR59.464.1-4.7
4Wheeler County, OR59.355.3+4
5Harney County, OR56.755.6+1.1
6Crook County, OR52.248.1+4.1
7Sherman County, OR52.255.3-3.1
8Jefferson County, OR50.448.1+2.3
9Gilliam County, OR49.844.9+4.9
10Multnomah County, OR47.244.4+2.8
11Columbia County, OR4743+4
12Hood River County, OR46.248.2-2
13Morrow County, OR45.945.1+0.8
14Polk County, OR45.843.3+2.5
15Deschutes County, OR44.344.30
16Union County, OR42.743.2-0.5
17Yamhill County, OR42.440.9+1.5
18Washington County, OR42.241.2+1
19Linn County, OR40.635+5.6
20Baker County, OR39.436.3+3.1
21Curry County, OR39.441.9-2.5
22Clackamas County, OR38.236.5+1.7
23Tillamook County, OR38.243.5-5.3
24Benton County, OR36.235.8+0.4
25Umatilla County, OR35.233.2+2
26Clatsop County, OR34.937.4-2.5
27Klamath County, OR34.236.7-2.5
28Lincoln County, OR33.534.2-0.7
29Douglas County, OR33.436.8-3.4
30Marion County, OR33.230.4+2.8
31Malheur County, OR32.837.8-5
32Wasco County, OR32.532.3+0.2
33Lane County, OR32.330.8+1.5
34Jackson County, OR3231.5+0.5
35Coos County, OR31.529.2+2.3
36Josephine County, OR28.935.7-6.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for remote workers in Oregon?

Based on the Remote Worker lens, Wallowa County ranks as the top remote work county in Oregon with a County Fit Score of 61.5. The baseline CountyScore remains visible for context.

How many counties in Oregon are ranked for remote workers?

We rank 36 counties in Oregon with the Remote Worker lens, using independent importance values for affordability, income, safety, risk, health, weather, taxes, and water.

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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.