Black Butte Ranch, OR

Oregon · Metropolitan Area

Black Butte Ranch is a small town in Oregon with a population of 162.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
162 Population 20/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $83,483 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
95.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 95.0%
182% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.0%
22% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Black Butte Ranch Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population162
Median Age82.2 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$83,483
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,150M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity25.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.3%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain15.2 in/yr
Elevation3,425 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+95.0%
High School+97.5%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
CommuteN/A
Broadband60.0%
Libraries1

Is Black Butte Ranch a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Black Butte Ranch receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Black Butte Ranch stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Black Butte Ranch is a highly educated community — 95.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Black Butte Ranch experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Black Butte Ranch has a population of 162 with a density of 20 people per square mile. The median age is 82.2 years, 111% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

162
Total Population
20
People / sq mi
82.2yrs
Median Age
111% above US avg
8.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 72.8%
Female 27.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Black Butte Ranch vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Black Butte Ranch vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Black Butte Ranch is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Black Butte Ranch vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$83,483
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079
IRS Avg AGI$58,682

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)660
County GDP$1,150M

Business (County)

Restaurants54
Healthcare40
Retail63
Manufacturing21

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,591
3% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home60.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,051
1 Bedroom$1,143
2 Bedrooms$1,425
3 Bedrooms$1,963
4 Bedrooms$2,318

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,591
3% above US avg
In Black Butte Ranch, 25.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.3% report depression. 11.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Black Butte Ranch vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.0%
22% below US avg
Diabetes7.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure26.9%
Asthma11.0%
COPD4.1%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.7%
Physical Inactivity11.9%
Depression24.3%
Mental Distress15.2%
Physical Distress10.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate72.0%
Premature Death12,476/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access61.6%
Healthcare Facilities40

Crime Rates: Black Butte Ranch vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8
FEMA Disasters273

Safety Score

Black Butte Ranch has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.2 inches
60% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,425 ft (1,044 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates44.3642°N, 121.6686°W
County FIPS41031
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 95.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (182% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 30.2-point margin. 60.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.8%
D 33.7%

Winner: Republican by 30.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+95.0%
182% above US avg
High School+97.5%
School Test Score5.14
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density20/sq mi
Total Area8.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access60.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities40
Restaurants54
Retail Stores63

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home60.0%

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