Yamhill County

More favorable than communities in Oregon

Household income

$90,0632024

Home value

$471,7002024

Unemployment

4.6%2026

Violent crime

1772023

Work from home

13.9%2024

Yamhill County — Nov 6, 2026

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Public Safety

Board approves McMinnville agreement to fund dedicated watershed patrols at $2,920.51 per month

Yamhill County approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of McMinnville to fund dedicated patrol hours on watershed property west of Carlton at $2,920.51 per month through June 30, 2027; Sheriff Sam Elliott described patrol focus and acreage (~8,000 acres).

County approves lease with iHealth Northwest for Newberg clinic space at $7,824 monthly

County approves $45-per-hour contract for background investigations

ODOT design funding in place; roundabout at McDougall slated for 2028, Lafayette Highway construction unfunded

Yamhill County staff: Providence plan exiting; county to run 45-day RFP for new employee coverage

Land Use

Commissioner to propose code-enforcement overhaul and reduce B&B bedroom limit from nine to five

Economic Development

Yamhill County secures four Opportunity Zones 2.0 designations; county leaders call it a regional win

Code Enforcement

Commissioner to propose code‑enforcement overhaul, asks board to consider reducing B&B bedroom limit

Nov 6November 05, 2026, Board of Commissioners Formal Session. MediaAgreement approved unanimously and will take effect upon execution.Nov 5November 05, 2026, Board of Commissioners Formal Session. MediaBoard agreed to limit sessions and tentatively scheduled Jan. 4 for swearing‑in.Oct 30October 29, 2026, Board of Commissioners Formal Session. MediaAmended task force approved; original wording requiring enforcement removed or softened.Oct 29October 29, 2026, Board of Commissioners Formal Session. MediaApproval of AFSCME CBA and extension to non‑represented staff

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What stands out in Yamhill County

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Standouts compare Yamhill County with communities in Oregon or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Yamhill County was less favorable than communities in Oregon on average power outage duration.

0th percentile · 2024 · Energy Information Administration, via Polco GPAL

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Yamhill County HR warns Providence Health Plan exit will drive benefits work, readies 45‑day RFP

Board approves background‑investigation services contract at $45/hour

Board approves Health & Human Services lease for Newberg site

Yamhill County sets limited holiday meeting schedule and plans Jan. 4 swearing‑in