At a Glance
Median Income
$47,922
$26,812 per capita
Home Value
$240,800
Zillow: $287,902
Median Rent
$935/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
19.7% smoking rate
How Tri-City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tri-City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tri-City a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tri-City residents earn a median household income of $47,922 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,812. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,806 business establishments, including 231 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tri-City is $240,800 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,902. Median rent is $935/month, with 51.0% 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 1978.
Education
7.4% of adults in Tri-City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tri-City has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 29.
Data Overview
People
Population4,362
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density600/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans14.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$47,922
Per Capita$26,812
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$3,924M
Avg Weekly Wage$945
Housing
B+
Home Value$240,800
Rent$935
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$287,902
Housing Units1,809
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death10,791/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain35.1 in/yr
AQI29 (Good)
Elevation1,252 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 34%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Tri-City was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Roseburg Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 231 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.