Drain, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Douglas County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
975 Population 1,548/sq mi density
$47,281 Median Income $25,711 per capita
$241,000 Home Value $307,542 Zillow
$1,016 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$47,281 median income, 9.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$241,000 home value, $1,016/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Drain, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,281
37% below
$25,711 per capita
Home Value
$241,000
15% below
Zillow: $307,542
Median Rent
$1,016/mo
13% below
32.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
80.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
153% above
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Drain Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
85%
Rent
87%
Poverty
150%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
253%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Drain a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Drain residents earn a median household income of $47,281 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,711. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,503 business establishments, including 275 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Drain is $241,000 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,542. Median rent is $1,016/month, with 32.4% 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 1973.

Education

11.3% of adults in Drain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 80.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Drain has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population975
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density1,548/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$47,281
Per Capita$25,711
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$5,360M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038

Housing

B+
Home Value$241,000
Rent$1,016
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$307,542
Housing Units503
Rent Burden32.4%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,750/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation290 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+80.1%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Drain was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Roseburg Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 275 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.