Oregon
Port Orford is a small town in Oregon with a population of 983. Residents earn $34,122 per year, which is 55% below the national average.
Based on current data, Port Orford receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Port Orford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Port Orford is $34,122, 55% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Port Orford is $247,500, 12% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Port Orford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 70.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $34,122 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,198 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $953 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,752 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 920 |
| County GDP | $964M |
| Restaurants | 122 |
| Healthcare | 89 |
| Retail | 99 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,784 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.53% |
| Commute Time | 25.6 min |
| Work from Home | 24.3% |
| Census Median | $247,500 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $370,066 |
| Median List Price | $574,500 |
| Median List Price | $574,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $399 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 6.3% |
| Inventory | 16 |
| Census Median Rent | $950 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,784 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.53% |
| Obesity | 41.1% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% |
| Asthma | 13.2% |
| COPD | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% |
| Depression | 30.5% |
| Mental Distress | 21.8% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.2% |
| Premature Death | 11,473/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 89 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 70.4 inches |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 626/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7493°N, 124.4981°W |
| County FIPS | 41015 |
Winner: Republican by 16.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.9% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.14 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 626/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 89 |
| Restaurants | 122 |
| Retail Stores | 99 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 25.6 min |
| Work from Home | 24.3% |