Winchester Bay, OR

Oregon

Winchester Bay is a small town in Oregon with a population of 184. Residents earn $49,125 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
184 Population 69/sq mi density
$49,125 Median Income $26,114 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$49,125 median income, 18.5% unemployment
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,125
35% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.4%
78% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.9%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 18.5%
414% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Winchester Bay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population184
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density69/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Largest GroupWhite 86%

Economy

C+
Median Income$49,125
Per Capita$26,114
Unemployment18.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,271M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression30.1%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation209 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+98.9%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
CommuteN/A
Libraries8

Is Winchester Bay a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Winchester Bay receives an overall livability score of 2.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Winchester Bay has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Winchester Bay is $49,125, 35% below the national average of $75,149. At 18.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Winchester Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Winchester Bay has a population of 184 with a density of 69 people per square mile. The median age is 54.4 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.4%), with 13% Hispanic.

Population

184
Total Population
69
People / sq mi
54.4yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
2.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 33.7%
Female 66.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Winchester Bay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.6%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Winchester Bay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Winchester Bay is $49,125, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Winchester Bay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,125
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,114
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004
IRS Avg AGI$63,170

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.5%
414% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,086
County GDP$3,271M

Business (County)

Restaurants175
Healthcare193
Retail238
Manufacturing58

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,041
15% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,041
15% above US avg
In Winchester Bay, 38.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 30.1% report depression. 23.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Winchester Bay vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.9%
21% above US avg
Diabetes10.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure31.9%
Asthma13.5%
COPD7.8%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.0%
Physical Inactivity23.8%
Depression30.1%
Mental Distress21.1%
Physical Distress15.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate71.0%
Premature Death10,129/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access77.7%
Healthcare Facilities193

Crime Rates: Winchester Bay vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Winchester Bay has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation209 ft (64 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density69/sq mi
Coordinates43.6700°N, 124.1869°W
County FIPS41011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.5%
D 38.7%

Winner: Republican by 19.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.4%
78% below US avg
High School+98.9%
School Test Score5.14
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density69/sq mi
Total Area2.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities193
Restaurants175
Retail Stores238

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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