Elgin, OR

Living in Elgin

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Bikeability 78
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Walkability 66
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 32
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 11
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 51
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Schools 28
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Residents

1.4k Population -103 (2010–19)
51  y Median Age +8 (2010–19)
7% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -14% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate49%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree1%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office17%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked6%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$134k Median Home Value +$45k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$513 Median Monthly Rent +$86 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied +8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home25%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197929%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier21%

Home Value

Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas57%
Wood15%

Crime

Violent Crime in Elgin

United States45
Oregon34
Union County13

Property Crime in Elgin

United States48
Oregon58
Union County41

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 8
Feb 34 2 5
Mar 41 3 1
Apr 47 2 1
May 54 2 0
Jun 60 2 0
Jul 67 1 0
Aug 66 1 0
Sep 58 1 0
Oct 48 2 0
Nov 38 3 3
Dec 30 3 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elgin

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding23
Tornado2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Elgin, OR

Private Schools

Private Schools near Elgin, OR

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Grande Ronde Academy
18 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Elgin, OR

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Whitman College
40 miles, NW
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Walla Walla University
40 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Elgin, OR

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Grande Ronde Hospital
19 miles, SW
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St Anthony Hospital
43 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Elgin, OR

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Tri-Cities Airport
75 miles, NW
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