Mount Hood, OR

Oregon

Mount Hood is a small town in Oregon with a population of 168.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
168 Population 88/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $37,092 per capita
$9,999 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $9,999
96% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 40.0%
19% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.1%
0% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population168
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density88/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$37,092
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,795M

Housing

Home Value$9,999
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.1%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation1,564 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.0%
High School+63.7%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
CommuteN/A
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Is Mount Hood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Hood receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Mount Hood stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Hood is $9,999, 96% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 40.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 63.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Mount Hood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches, including 53.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Mount Hood has a population of 168 with a density of 88 people per square mile. The median age is 41.7 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (51.2%).

Population

168
Total Population
88
People / sq mi
41.7yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Hood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only25.2%
68% below US avg
Spanish74.8%
458% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Mount Hood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Hood is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Mount Hood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$37,092
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004
IRS Avg AGI$88,421

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,494
County GDP$1,795M

Business (County)

Restaurants102
Healthcare135
Retail146
Manufacturing67

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,161
47% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate51.62%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Hood is $9,999, 96% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$9,999
96% below US avg

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-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,161
47% above US avg
Effective Rate51.62%
In Mount Hood, 32.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.1% report depression. 20.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mount Hood vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.1%
0% below US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure28.5%
Asthma11.4%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity20.1%
Depression25.1%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress13.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.2%
Checkup Rate69.2%
Premature Death5,187/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access92.6%
Healthcare Facilities135

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
FEMA Disasters273

Safety Score

Mount Hood has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.0 inches
5% below US avg
Snowfall53.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,564 ft (477 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density88/sq mi
Coordinates45.5339°N, 121.5662°W
County FIPS41027
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 40.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 35.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 30.5%
D 66.3%

Winner: Democrat by 35.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+40.0%
19% above US avg
High School+63.7%
School Test Score5.14
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density88/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities135
Restaurants102
Retail Stores146

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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