Silver Lake, OR

Oregon · Metropolitan Area

Silver Lake is a small town in Oregon with a population of 315.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
315 Population 213/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $37,163 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 23.4%
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.8%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Silver Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population315
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density213/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$37,163
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$16,683M
Commute46 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression30.0%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain10.3 in/yr
Elevation4,352 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+71.7%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute46 min
Broadband83.0%
Libraries6

Is Silver Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Silver Lake receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Silver Lake has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

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%. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 71.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Silver Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Silver Lake has a population of 315 with a density of 213 people per square mile. The median age is 30.6 years, 21% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

315
Total Population
213
People / sq mi
30.6yrs
Median Age
21% below US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.8%
Female 43.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Silver Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.9%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.1%
77% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Silver Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Silver Lake is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes.

Income: Silver Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$37,163
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274
IRS Avg AGI$104,074

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,562
County GDP$16,683M

Business (County)

Restaurants699
Healthcare960
Retail869
Manufacturing365

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,048
73% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time45.5 min
Work from Home16.2%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

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-Occupied38.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,048
73% above US avg
In Silver Lake, 37.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 30.0% report depression. 24.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Silver Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.8%
18% above US avg
Diabetes11.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure32.5%
Asthma13.3%
COPD8.2%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.1%
Physical Inactivity24.8%
Depression30.0%
Mental Distress21.3%
Physical Distress15.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate64.4%
Checkup Rate70.6%
Premature Death5,427/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access93.8%
Healthcare Facilities960

Crime Rates: Silver Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22
FEMA Disasters455

Safety Score

Silver Lake has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 10.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall10.3 inches
73% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,352 ft (1,326 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density213/sq mi
Coordinates43.1264°N, 121.0495°W
County FIPS41017
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 10.1-point margin. 83.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.6%
D 53.7%

Winner: Democrat by 10.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.4%
31% below US avg
High School+71.7%
School Test Score5.14
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density213/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities960
Restaurants699
Retail Stores869

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22
FEMA Disaster Declarations455

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute45.5 min
Work from Home16.2%

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