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Columbia Queen sternwheeler riverboat on the Columbia River at Cascade Locks Marina in Cascade Locks. (Oregon State Archives Photo)
County Seat: 601 State St., Hood River 97031-2093
Phone: 541-386-3970 (General); 541-386-3535 (Court Administrator)
Fax: 541-387-6864
About
Established: June 23, 1908
Elev. at Hood River: 154'
Area: 533 sq. mi.
Average Temp.: January 33.6° July 72°
Assessed Value: $3,037,742,498
Real Market Value: $5,691,886,784
(includes the value of non-taxed properties)
Annual Precipitation: 30.85"
Economy: Agriculture, industry, tourism and services including health care
Incorporated Cities
Points of Interest
Bridge of the Gods, Cloud Cap Inn, Mount Hood Recreation Area, Mount Hood Meadows Ski Resort, Lost Lake, Hood River Valley Fruit Loop Tour
History and General Information
The first white settlers in Hood River County filed a donation land claim in 1854. The first school was built in 1863, and a road from The Dalles was completed in 1867. By 1880, there were 17 families living in the valley. Hood River County was created in 1908 from Wasco County.
Fruit grown in the fertile valley is of such exceptional quality that the county leads the world in Anjou pear production. There are more than 14,000 acres of commercial orchards growing pears, apples, cherries and peaches. Hood River County also has two ports and two boat basins. Windsurfing and kiteboarding on the Columbia River are very popular sports that attract visitors from all over the world.
County Officials
Commissioners—Chair Jennifer Euwer 2027; Leti Valle Moretti 2027, Ed Weathers 2027, Arthur Babitz 2025, Les Perkins 2025; Dist. Atty. Carrie Rassmussen 2025; Justice of the Peace John Harvey 2027; Sheriff Matt English 2025; Assess./Clerk Brian Beebe; Surv. Bradley Cross; Co. Admin. Jeff Hecksel; Treas. Montina Ruffin