At a Glance
Median Income
$49,125
$26,114 per capita
Violent Crime
95/100K
5,848/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
18.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
261 sunny days/yr
How Winchester Bay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Winchester Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Winchester Bay a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Winchester Bay residents earn a median household income of $49,125 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,114. The unemployment rate stands at 18.5% (414% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,086 business establishments, including 175 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Winchester Bay reports 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,848/100K.
Education
7.4% of adults in Winchester Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population184
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density69/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,125
Per Capita$26,114
Unemployment18.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,271M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$319,480
Housing Units203
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent95/100K
Property5,848/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,129/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation209 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Winchester Bay was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Southwest Oregon Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
43.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 175 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.