Welcome to Tillamook County's local
government
The Land of Cheese,
Trees and Ocean Breeze
Tillamook County was established on December 15th, 1853.
Our mission is to
enhance the quality of life for its citizens by promoting and preserving public health and
safety, maintaining a stable economy, encouraging wise use of resources, and providing
services in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.
The name Tillamook
comes from the Tillamook (Killamook or
Calamoxes) Indians. According
to the 2007-2008 Oregon Blue Book the city of Tillamook's elevation is 22’ and
The county encompasses 1,125 square miles. The average temperature in January is
42.2, in July it is 58.2 and it rains an average of 90.90" each year. As
of 2006 the population is approximately 25,380 The Assessed Value
is $3,009,014,521 while the
Real Market Value is
$4,017,168,946. Economy for Tillamook County comprises mainly of
Agriculture, Forest Products, Fishing, and
Recreation.
Dairy farms dominate our
county’s fertile valley. We are the home of the world-famous Tillamook
Cheese Factory. The reforested, 355,000 acre “Tillamook
Burn” is rapidly maturing. Commercial thinning will become
increasingly evident. With 75 miles of scenic coastline, four bays and
nine rivers, we offer the finest deep-sea and stream fishing, charter
and dory boats, clamming, crabbing, beachcombing and hiking. Our forests
also furnish excellent hunting, backpacking and other recreational
activities.
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