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Cave Junction, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Josephine County County
Cave Junction, OR
At a Glance
How Cave Junction Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cave Junction's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cave Junction a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cave Junction residents earn a median household income of $35,927 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,401. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,806 business establishments, including 231 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cave Junction is $252,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,341. Median rent is $1,076/month, with 43.1% 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 1997.
Safety & Crime
Cave Junction reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,103/100K.
Education
10.6% of adults in Cave Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cave Junction has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.