Brookings, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
6,733 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,384 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$398,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$566 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,140 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Curry County
2
Brookings Urban Area
2
Oregon
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Curry County
2
Brookings Urban Area
2
Oregon
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 9 1 44
Feb 7 1 46
Mar 7 1 48
Apr 4 0 51
May 2 0 55
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 0 0 64
Aug 0 0 64
Sep 1 0 60
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 8 0 47
Dec 11 1 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, OR State Senate District 1, OR State House District 1, OR
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Schools

Kalmiopsis Elementary School
2 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Brookings-Harbor High School
2 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Azalea Middle School
2 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Rogue Community College
52 miles, E • 1.4 star
Phagans Medford Beauty School
76 miles, E • 1 star
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Hospitals

Sutter Coast Hospital
22 miles, S • 3.2 star
Curry General Hospital
24 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport
93 miles, NE • 1 star
Redding Municipal Airport
150 miles, S • 1 star
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