Sherman County is one of Oregon’s smallest counties by population and lies in the vast wheat fields and rolling plateaus of North-Central Oregon. The major communities include Moro (the county seat), Wasco, Grass Valley, and Rufus, each small, friendly, and surrounded by farmland. Historically, Sherman County grew around dryland wheat farming, sheep ranching, and wagon routes leading toward the Columbia River. Agriculture remains the backbone of the local economy, along with wind energy, which has expanded significantly in recent years due to ideal plateau wind conditions. The landscape is wide-open and sparsely populated, with expansive views, quiet roads, and a strong rural identity. Housing options are limited but affordable. Expect older farmhouses, modest single-family homes in small towns, manufactured homes on acreage, and scattered new builds designed for privacy and open land living. Sherman County is located 125 miles east of Portland and near The Dalles (about 40 miles away), which serves as the nearest larger service center. Home prices are among the lowest in Oregon. Most existing homes range $150,000–$280,000. Ranch properties or farmland can exceed $400,000–$1 million+, depending on land size. New construction, though uncommon, generally costs $180–$240 per square foot, bringing most full builds to $350,000–$500,000 including land. Sherman County appeals to farmers, remote workers seeking solitude, and buyers looking for affordable rural living with huge open landscapes.