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Sutherlin, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Douglas County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,574 Population 1,403/sq mi density
$51,860 Median Income $36,101 per capita
$261,700 Home Value $342,604 Zillow
$1,149 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
295 Violent Crime/100K 2,741 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,860 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$261,700 home value, $1,149/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
295 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Sutherlin, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,860
31% below
$36,101 per capita
Home Value
$261,700
7% below
Zillow: $342,604
Median Rent
$1,149/mo
1% below
32.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
295/100K
22% below
2,741/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Sutherlin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
93%
Rent
99%
Poverty
50%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sutherlin a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sutherlin residents earn a median household income of $51,860 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,101. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,503 business establishments, including 275 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sutherlin is $261,700 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,604. Median rent is $1,149/month, with 32.4% 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 1981.

Safety & Crime

Sutherlin reports 295 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,741/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

15.7% of adults in Sutherlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sutherlin has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population8,574
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density1,403/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,860
Per Capita$36,101
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$5,360M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038

Housing

B+
Home Value$261,700
Rent$1,149
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$342,604
Housing Units3,983
Rent Burden32.4%

Crime

F
Violent295/100K
Property2,741/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault234/100K
Burglary369/100K

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,750/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation515 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Sutherlin was founded in 1911.
The median home in Sutherlin was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Roseburg Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 275 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.