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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

1Grant County
62
baseline 66.9
2Lake County
60.1
baseline 64.3
3Harney County
59.5
baseline 57.7
4Wallowa County
58.3
baseline 61.4
5Wheeler County
57.8
baseline 53.7

All 36 Remote-Work-Ranked Counties in Oregon

RankCountyCounty Fit Scorebaseline CountyScoreDelta
1Grant County, OR6266.9-4.9
2Lake County, OR60.164.3-4.2
3Harney County, OR59.557.7+1.8
4Wallowa County, OR58.361.4-3.1
5Wheeler County, OR57.853.7+4.1
6Crook County, OR51.947.8+4.1
7Jefferson County, OR51.649.1+2.5
8Gilliam County, OR50.144.6+5.5
9Sherman County, OR49.652.7-3.1
10Morrow County, OR47.545.4+2.1
11Hood River County, OR47.149-1.9
12Multnomah County, OR47.144.1+3
13Polk County, OR46.443.7+2.7
14Columbia County, OR46.342.5+3.8
15Deschutes County, OR44.644.5+0.1
16Union County, OR43.744.3-0.6
17Yamhill County, OR42.440.9+1.5
18Washington County, OR42.241.2+1
19Linn County, OR4135.2+5.8
20Baker County, OR40.136.9+3.2
21Clackamas County, OR38.336.5+1.8
22Curry County, OR38.342.7-4.4
23Tillamook County, OR38.243.1-4.9
24Benton County, OR36.235.8+0.4
25Clatsop County, OR35.337.3-2
26Malheur County, OR34.338.6-4.3
27Umatilla County, OR3433.4+0.6
28Klamath County, OR33.837.5-3.7
29Douglas County, OR33.737.2-3.5
30Lincoln County, OR33.333.9-0.6
31Marion County, OR33.330.5+2.8
32Wasco County, OR32.833.3-0.5
33Lane County, OR32.531+1.5
34Jackson County, OR32.131.4+0.7
35Coos County, OR31.829.8+2
36Josephine County, OR2936-7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for remote workers in Oregon?

Based on the Remote Worker lens, Grant County ranks as the top remote work county in Oregon with a County Fit Score of 62. 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.