At a Glance
Median Income
$69,632
$34,286 per capita
Home Value
$140,100
Zillow: $218,230
Median Rent
$835/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
305/100K
1,943/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Oregon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oregon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oregon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oregon residents earn a median household income of $69,632 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,286. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,030 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oregon is $140,100 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,230. Median rent is $835/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Oregon reports 305 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,943/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oregon has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,821
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density1,980/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,632
Per Capita$34,286
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$3,853M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,100
Rent$835
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$218,230
Housing Units1,861
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent305/100K
Property1,943/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault278/100K
Burglary250/100K
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,241/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation708 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Oregon was founded in 1833.
The median home in Oregon was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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