Benton County, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
96,359 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
54.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,011 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$481,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$732 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,243 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Corvallis Metro Area
2
Oregon
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Corvallis Metro Area
5
Oregon
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 8 1 41
Feb 6 2 43
Mar 6 1 46
Apr 4 0 50
May 3 0 55
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 2 0 61
Oct 4 0 53
Nov 9 1 45
Dec 9 1 40

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 57% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 29%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 12%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, OR State Senate District 5, OR State House District 10, OR
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Schools

Philomath Elementary School
4 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Philomath Middle School
4 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Phagans Beauty College
7 miles, E • 1 star
Oregon State University
9 miles, E • 2.8 star
Linn-Benton Community College
17 miles, E • 1.4 star
Western Oregon University
26 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Mahlon Sweet Field
28 miles, S • 1.4 star
Southwest Oregon Regional Airport
85 miles, SW • 1 star
Portland International Airport
86 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Roberts Field
114 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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