Bunker Hill, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Coos County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,694 Population 1,160/sq mi density
$53,098 Median Income $19,824 per capita
$255,400 Home Value $319,104 Zillow
$913 Median Rent 42.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$53,098 median income, 1.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$255,400 home value, $913/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bunker Hill, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,098
29% below
$19,824 per capita
Home Value
$255,400
9% below
Zillow: $319,104
Median Rent
$913/mo
21% below
42.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
83% below
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
38.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Bunker Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bunker Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
71%
Home Value
91%
Rent
79%
Poverty
313%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bunker Hill a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bunker Hill residents earn a median household income of $53,098 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,824. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,086 business establishments, including 175 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bunker Hill is $255,400 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,104. Median rent is $913/month, with 42.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Education

5.6% of adults in Bunker Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bunker Hill has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,694
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density1,160/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born10.0%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$53,098
Per Capita$19,824
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty38.8%
County GDP$3,271M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004

Housing

B+
Home Value$255,400
Rent$913
Ownership46.5%
Zillow$319,104
Housing Units624
Rent Burden42.3%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,129/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain59.1 in/yr
Elevation75 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute13 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Bunker Hill was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Southwest Oregon Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 175 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.