Hood River County in Oregon boasts many accolades, particularly when it comes to the BestPlaces rankings. It is ranked third in the entire state for lowest unemployment rate, at just 4.2%. It also ranks fourth overall for diversity and fourth out of all Oregon counties when it comes to highest median household income. Additionally, Hood River County ranks fifth in terms of best education—it has a graduation rate of 89.3%, second-highest among Oregon counties—and sixth with regards to having the most affordable housing. All these factors contribute to creating high quality of life in Hood River County, making it an attractive place to live and work.
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