The Authentic Capital of Central Oregon
About Prineville/Crook County
Established in 1868, Prineville is the oldest community in Central Oregon and one of the state’s first incorporated cities. Prineville’s origins are tied to the land in agriculture, forest products, the railroad, and manufacturing.
As a community, we are united in our efforts to grow and diversify Crook County’s economic base, ensuring long-term economic vitality, and providing residents with family-wage jobs. When you visit Prineville and surrounding areas in Crook County, you’ll discover the heritage of a frontier town, the ideals of the area’s family focus, and the pride of a community dedicated to progress.
Prineville Area Director
Kelsey Lucas
[email protected]
(541) 233-2015
Why Prineville?
- Access to Regional Workforce – Close to the geographic center of the region.
- Home to National Data Centers – Find out why Apple and Facebook chose Prineville.
- Access to State Highway System – Direct transportation connections to border states and newly paved commercial trucking routes.
- Access to Multi-Modal Freight – Prineville owns and operates one of the few city-owned railroads in the country with access to two class 1 railroads (Burlington Northern Santa Fe & Union Pacific).
- Incentive Programs for Growing and Relocating Businesses – Tax abatement, workforce training, low-cost industrial land, fast-track permitting, and fee reductions.
- Favorable Business Costs – Competitive power, lease, wage, and tax rates
- Livability – Boating, camping, fishing, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, rock climbing, skiing, swimming, tennis, and rafting all within 30 minutes.
- Recent Investments in Education & Healthcare – Career and technical training in manufacturing at Crook County High School, newly constructed Central Oregon Community College/Oregon State University Open Campus and new easily accessible St. Charles Health System facility.
