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Winchester Bay, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Coos County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
184 Population 69/sq mi density
$49,125 Median Income $26,114 per capita
53°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
95 Violent Crime/100K 5,848 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$49,125 median income, 18.5% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
95 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Winchester Bay, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,125
35% below
$26,114 per capita
Violent Crime
95/100K
75% below
5,848/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
78% below
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
18.5%
414% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
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)

Income
65%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
514%
Crime
25%
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.