Bly, OR

Oregon

Bly is a small town in Oregon with a population of 123. Residents earn $21,071 per year, which is 72% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
123 Population 145/sq mi density
$21,071 Median Income $16,279 per capita
N/A Home Value $187,551 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,071 median income, 12.2% unemployment
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $21,071
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.3%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 12.2%
239% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Bly Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population123
Median Age65.1 yrs
Density145/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$21,071
Per Capita$16,279
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,627M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$187,551

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.6%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation4,363 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+74.8%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
CommuteN/A
Broadband83.0%
Libraries12

Is Bly a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bly receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Bly offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bly is $21,071, 72% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Bly experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Bly has a population of 123 with a density of 145 people per square mile. The median age is 65.1 years, 67% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

123
Total Population
145
People / sq mi
65.1yrs
Median Age
67% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.2%
Female 39.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Bly vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.2%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.8%
64% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bly vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bly is $21,071, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Bly vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$21,071
72% below US avg
Per Capita Income$16,279
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
IRS Avg AGI$59,413

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.2%
239% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,382
County GDP$3,627M

Business (County)

Restaurants195
Healthcare175
Retail217
Manufacturing37

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,619
3% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $187,551.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$187,551

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-Occupied69.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,619
3% above US avg
In Bly, 38.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.6% report depression. 24.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bly vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.3%
19% above US avg
Diabetes11.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure33.8%
Asthma13.7%
COPD7.5%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.6%
Physical Inactivity24.0%
Depression29.6%
Mental Distress21.2%
Physical Distress15.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.9%
Checkup Rate70.3%
Premature Death11,782/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.6/10
Exercise Access74.6%
Healthcare Facilities175

Crime Rates: Bly vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22
FEMA Disasters455

Safety Score

Bly has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,363 ft (1,330 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density145/sq mi
Coordinates42.3917°N, 121.0435°W
County FIPS41035
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.9-point margin. 83.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.8%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 41.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+74.8%
School Test Score5.14
B+ Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density145/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.0%
Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities175
Restaurants195
Retail Stores217

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22
FEMA Disaster Declarations455

Commute & Transportation

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