Welcome to Jefferson County, where our doors are always open for your business. You will find all the essentials for success here, including a quality of life not easily equaled. Modern amenities and old-fashioned values are hallmarks of our communities. The work force productivity in this area is also an asset. Our natural resources offer an abundance of clean air, clear water, electric power, and natural gas.
UTILITIES:
| Electricity | Pacific Power and Central Electric Co-op provide the local service. |
| Natural Gas | Cascade Natural Gas is the service provider. |
| Telephone | U.S. West Communications is the local phone utility. both digital and fiberoptic are available with all cellular facilities. |
| Water | Primary source is Deschutes Valley Water District: Opal Springs. 5,000 gallons/minute pumping capacity; quality; pure, 90 PPM dissolved solids. |
INDUSTRIAL LAND:
| Immediate Availability; Public and Private; Lease or Purchase; 1/2 Acre to 200 Acre Parcels | |
| Crooked River Ranch | Commercially zoned business district (no industrial), residential property available. |
| Culver | Madras and Redmond Airports; on-site rail, city and private ownership; sewer installed. |
| Madras | Adjacent municipal airport; on-site rail, water and natural gas. City, county, and privately owned property, three miles from city center. |
| Metolius | Between Madras and Culver, on-site rail and water, private Burlington Northern owned. |
| Warm Springs | Joint venture opportunities available. |
TRANSPORTATION:
| Air | General aviation airport in Madras, 8,000 ft. runway. VASI commercial air carrier facility 26 miles south in Redmond. International airport 118 miles west in Portland, Oregon |
| Marine | Deep draft port is available 118 miles west in Portland. |
| Rail | Local carriers are Union Pacific and Burlington Northern. |
| Other | Greyhound provides bus service in and out of the area. Motor carriers are also available. |
EDUCATION:
| Ashwood School District #8 - Ashwood | |
| Black Butte School District #41 - Camp Sherman Unified Elementary School | |
| Culver School District #4 Culver and Crooked River Ranch Elementary School, Middle School, High School | |
| Jefferson County School District 509J - Madras, Metolius, Warm Springs - Elementary School, Middle School, High School | |
| Redmond School District 2J - Serving parts of Crooked River Ranch | |
| Community Colleges and Universities - Central Oregon Community College, Private schools are available. |
ECONOMY:
| Agriculture | Potatoes, grains, oil of peppermint, seed, specialty crops, livestock production, 58000+ acres under irrigation. |
| Manufacturing | Boats, agriculture related, lumber, re-manufacturing, agricultural machinery, steel fabrication, waling floors, x-ray protective garments, clothing, food products, liquid emulsions, wood products, lumber re-manufacturing, bottled water. |
| Tourism | Outdoor recreation of all kinds, museums, sightseeing, special events |
For more information please call (541) 475-2350 or toll-free 1-800-967-3564