Coos Bay, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
15,867 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,292 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$272,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$596 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$860 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Coos County
2
Coos Bay-North Bend 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

Coos County
5
Coos Bay-North Bend Urban Area
5
Oregon
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 8 1 43
Feb 6 1 45
Mar 6 0 48
Apr 4 0 50
May 3 0 55
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 0 0 64
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 1 0 61
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 8 0 47
Dec 9 1 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (42%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, OR State Senate District 5, OR State House District 9, OR
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Schools

Kingsview Christian School
<1 miles, N • 1 star
Blossom Gulch Elementary School
1 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Umpqua Community College
46 miles, SE • 1.4 star
New Hope Christian College-Eugene
70 miles, E • 1.4 star
Northwest Christian University
74 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Bay Area Hospital
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Coquille Valley Hospital District
14 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Mahlon Sweet Field
72 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Roberts Field
165 miles, E • 1.4 star
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