Scio, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Marion County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,075 Population 2,443/sq mi density
$82,946 Median Income $34,256 per capita
$330,600 Home Value $576,059 Zillow
$1,307 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$82,946 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$330,600 home value, $1,307/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Scio, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,946
10% above
$34,256 per capita
Home Value
$330,600
17% above
Zillow: $576,059
Median Rent
$1,307/mo
12% above
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Scio Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
110%
Home Value
117%
Rent
112%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scio a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Scio residents earn a median household income of $82,946 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,256. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,695 business establishments, including 832 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Scio is $330,600 , 17% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $576,059. Median rent is $1,307/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

10.1% of adults in Scio hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Scio has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,075
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density2,443/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$82,946
Per Capita$34,256
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$23,937M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,207

Housing

A
Home Value$330,600
Rent$1,307
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$576,059
Housing Units346
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,452/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain52.7 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation313 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Scio was founded in 1866.
The median home in Scio was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 832 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.