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employer, as well as health services,
Crook County School District, and
wood products businesses.
Agriculture is a constant factor in the
Crook County economy, and
although they are not large employ-
ers, data centers are also major
players in the county’s economic
picture. Other sectors, including
retail trade, professional and busi-
ness services, and leisure and hos-
pitality have grown — adding bal-
ance to Crook County’s employ-
ment base.
While the timber industry
helped sustain Crook County’s
economy for years, the county
has been proactive in recruiting
and retaining more diverse forms
of industry. In the last three
years, Prineville has become
home to two data centers, in
addition to several smaller, but
innovative companies. The
County has also taken some important steps in
rebuilding the local railroad. In all, Crook County is learning how to diversi-
fy and utilize their most available resources. Farmers and ranchers have also become
resourceful in an economy that is constantly challenging the most resilient landowners.
☞ THINGS TO KNOW
ABOUT DOING BUSINESS
IN CROOK COUNTY
Property tax rates for 2011-2012:
$13.51 per $1,000 assessed value
Population as of 2012:
Prineville: 9,245. Crook County: 20,650
Top five Crook County Taxpayers for 2011-
2012 (in order): Brasada Ranch, Les Schwab,
Clear Pine Moulding (Contact Industries),
O’Ryan Ranches, Ochoco Lumber.
Contacts:
Mayor Betty Roppe:
541-447-6815
City of Prineville Manager Steve Forrester:
541-447-5627.
Economic Development of Central Oregon: Russ
Deboodt, Prineville manager:
541-233-2015 WorkSource Oregon:
541-447-3119
Robberson Ford has been an important part of the Prineville economy since 2003
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