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Tumalo, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Jefferson County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
587 Population 343/sq mi density
$78,393 Median Income $35,687 per capita
$818,200 Home Value $724,721 Zillow
$1,835 Median Rent 37.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
138 Violent Crime/100K 2,597 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$78,393 median income, 6.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$818,200 home value, $1,835/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Tumalo, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,393
4% above
$35,687 per capita
Home Value
$818,200
190% above
Zillow: $724,721
Median Rent
$1,835/mo
58% above
37.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
138/100K
64% below
2,597/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
24% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.0%
19% below
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Tumalo Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
104%
Home Value
290%
Rent
158%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
172%
Crime
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tumalo a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tumalo residents earn a median household income of $78,393 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,687. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 660 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tumalo is $818,200 , 190% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $724,721. Median rent is $1,835/month, with 37.8% 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.

Safety & Crime

Tumalo reports 138 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,597/100K.

Education

25.7% of adults in Tumalo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tumalo has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population587
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density343/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$78,393
Per Capita$35,687
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$1,150M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079

Housing

F
Home Value$818,200
Rent$1,835
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$724,721
Housing Units291
Rent Burden37.8%

Crime

F
Violent138/100K
Property2,597/100K

Health

Obesity26.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death12,476/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain9.1 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation3,225 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute29 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations75
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Tumalo was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (93 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
1.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.