Jefferson County, OR

Living in Jefferson County

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Bikeability 18
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Walkability 38
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Commute 54
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Public Transit 25
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Affordability 81
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 32
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 43
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Schools 12
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Residents

24k Population +2k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
70% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Multiracial2%
Native American16%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate31%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government16%
Private sector61%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office19%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$225k Median Home Value +$40k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$705 Median Monthly Rent +$158 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home20%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas12%
Wood21%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jefferson County

United States45
Oregon34

Property Crime in Jefferson County

United States48
Oregon58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 1 3
Feb 36 1 5
Mar 41 1 0
Apr 46 1 1
May 53 1 0
Jun 59 1 0
Jul 66 0 0
Aug 66 0 0
Sep 58 0 0
Oct 48 1 0
Nov 39 1 1
Dec 32 2 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding15
Tornado2
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jefferson County, OR

Private Schools

Private Schools near Jefferson County, OR

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St Thomas Academy
24 miles, S
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Evergreen Academy
26 miles, S
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Coic -Redmond
26 miles, S
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Coic - Prineville
30 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Jefferson County, OR

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Mount Angel Seminary
83 miles, W
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Corban University
89 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Jefferson County, OR

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St Charles Madras
3 miles, E
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St Charles Redmond
25 miles, S
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St Charles Prineville
30 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Jefferson County, OR

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Roberts Field
27 miles, S
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Mahlon Sweet Field
107 miles, W
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Tri-Cities Airport
150 miles, NE