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Prospect, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Jackson County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
724 Population 207/sq mi density
$39,808 Median Income $21,433 per capita
$309,000 Home Value $330,071 Zillow
$744 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 257 sunny days/yr
298 Violent Crime/100K 4,543 property/100K
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$39,808 median income, 0.7% unemployment
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Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$309,000 home value, $744/mo rent
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
298 violent crimes/100K
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Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Prospect (3)

Crater Lake National Park
National Park
Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak. Scientists marvel at its purity—fed by rain and snow, it’s the deepest lake in the USA and one of the most pristine on Earth. Artists, photographers, and...
Entrance: $30
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Boat Tour, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, RV Camping, Compass and GPS, Orienteering, Fis...
Weather: July, August, and September are your best bets for warm, dry weather. In May, June, and October, sunny days alternate with periods of rain and snow. Winters at Crater Lake are long and snowy. Storms f...
Lava Beds National Monument
National Monument
Lava Beds National Monument is a land of turmoil, both geological and historical. Over the last half-million years, volcanic eruptions on the Medicine Lake shield volcano have created a rugged landscape dotted with diverse volcanic features. More than 800 caves, Native American rock art sites, histo...
Entrance: $25
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, RV Camping, Caving, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours,...
Weather: Park elevations range from 4,000 to 5,700 feet. Cold weather is possible any time of year, and snow has been recorded in all months. Winter day­time highs average 40°F; lows average 20°F. Morning fog ...
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
National Monument & Preserve
Deep within the Siskiyou Mountains are dark, twisting passages that await your discovery. Eons of acidic water seeping into marble rock created and decorated the wondrous “Marble Halls of Oregon.” Join a tour, get a taste of what caving is all about, and explore a mountain from the inside and out!...
Entrance: $20
Activities: Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, RV Camping, Caving, Food, Dining, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Hands-On, Citizen Science, Volunteer Vacation, Hiking, Backcountry Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Hunt...
Weather: For current weather conditions visit https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=42.07376224008719&lon=-123.3984375&site=mfr&smap=1&unit=0&lg=en&FcstType=text#.YCGJRWhKjIV