State rank#8 of 36
Smallest county130,706 residentsMultnomah County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 41043
Linn County, Oregon
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population130,706
Household income$76,329
Unemployment4.6%
Life expectancy75.9 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Linn County has 130,706 residents and ranks #8 by population among Oregon county equivalents. Median household income is $76,329. The annual-average unemployment rate is 4.6%. Its clearest relative strength is median household income. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Oregon
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Linn County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Linn County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median household income.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $376,400 median home value and $1,320/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $76,329, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Linn County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, poor or fair health, and median home value. College attainment is 21.6% and life expectancy is 75.9 years.
Potential advantages
- Median household income: $76,329, rank #12 of 36 available Oregon counties.
- Poor or fair health: 18.5%, rank #15 of 36 available Oregon counties.
- Median home value: $376,400, rank #17 of 36 available Oregon counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Mental health access: 1 per 379 residents, rank #34 of 35; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,320/mo, rank #25 of 36; investigate local variation before moving.
- Life expectancy: 75.9 years, rank #24 of 35; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Oregon
Rank and range use only counties in Oregon with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$76,329
$76,329; above the state county median of $68,417.
State rank #12 of 36 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$376,400
$376,400; below the state county median of $388,050.
State rank #17 of 36 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,320/mo
$1,320/mo; above the state county median of $1,187/mo.
State rank #25 of 36 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
4.6%
4.6%; above the state county median of 4.5%.
State rank #20 of 36 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
21.6%
21.6%; below the state county median of 22.7%.
State rank #22 of 36 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
75.9 years
75.9 years; below the state county median of 76.5 years.
State rank #24 of 35 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
18.5%
18.5%; below the state county median of 18.8%.
State rank #15 of 36 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
7.9%
7.9%; above the state county median of 7.9%.
State rank #19 of 36 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,708 residents
1 per 1,708 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,442 residents.
State rank #23 of 36 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 379 residents
1 per 379 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 188 residents.
State rank #34 of 35 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Linn County FAQ
Is Linn County a good place to live?
Linn County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, poor or fair health, and median home value. College attainment is 21.6% and life expectancy is 75.9 years.
What should I know before moving to Linn County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $376,400 median home value and $1,320/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $76,329, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Linn County?
Linn County has 130,706 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Linn County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 41043; the parent state FIPS is 41.
What is the median household income in Linn County?
The ACS median household income is $76,329.
How much does housing cost in Linn County?
Housing benchmarks are $376,400 median home value and $1,320/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $76,329, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Linn County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 4.6%.
Similar population
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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