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Twenty Reasons
To Choose Douglas County

1. Enterprise Zone Benefits: 100% tax abatement zones

2. Industrial land at reasonable rates

3. No state sales tax

4. Financing programs available

5. No state inventory tax

6. Workforce training programs

7. Community known for good workforce

8. High quality of life amenities

9. Investors available to help with build to suit and lease back

10. Supportive and friendly business climate

11. Good educational system

12. Low construction costs

13. Close to California & West Coast markets

14. Strong existing business base

15. Comprehensive health system

16. Rail service

17. Highway corridor through Douglas County

18. Economical housing

19. Over 500 acres of parks

20. Excellent community college

Welcome to Douglas County!

Mountains, rivers, forests, lakes and oceans, Douglas County has it all. Also known as the “Land of Umpqua”, Douglas County has livability and opportunities for business development that make it an easy choice for you next expansion or relocation project. Golf, fishing, parks, trails, waterfalls, big game, big gaming and wine country are all here. Bring your business to the Land of Umpqua to work and play in one location. For more information, please call the Umpqua Economic Development Partnership at 1-800-210-9032.

Douglas County Location

Interstate 5, which passes through the middle of the Umpqua Valley Region, runs the entire length of the West Coast and is part of the Interstate System of highways that provides connections with similar high-ways throughout the nation. It provides fast connections to all major population centers on the West Coast; Roseburg is within an eight-hour drive of both Seattle and San Francisco. The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay, a deep draft port of international significance 85 miles west of Roseburg, is accessed by State Highway 42, which connects with I-5 at Winston.

I-5 puts the Umpqua Valley Region in a superior position for servicing the Pacific Coast - from British Columbia, Canada, to Mexico. Door-to-door, second morning service is available to a market of over 30 million people.

Economic Indicators

Click on the link below to view detailed information on Douglas County.

Douglas County Economic Indicators

Community Profiles

Click on the links below to view Oregon Community Profiles. These profiles give a basic overview of Douglas County communities with information about population, employment, economics, education facilities, transportation and housing.

Oregon Community Profiles
Oregon Prospector

Douglas County Largest Employers (Private Sector)