Gilchrist, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Deschutes County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
293 Population 771/sq mi density
$346,100 Home Value $259,060 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Gilchrist, OR

At a Glance

Home Value
$346,100
23% above
Zillow: $259,060
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
25% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
27.2%
656% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Gilchrist Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
123%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
756%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gilchrist a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gilchrist is $346,100 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,060. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.

Education

25.2% of adults in Gilchrist hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gilchrist has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population293
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density771/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans26.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$142,137
Unemployment27.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$16,683M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274

Housing

Home Value$346,100
Rent
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$259,060
Housing Units154
Rent Burden31.0%

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death5,427/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain19.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation4,468 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute26 min
Broadband51.8%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Gilchrist was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Roseburg Regional (85 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 699 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.