Deschutes County, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
203,026 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$87,640 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$596,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$652 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,498 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bend 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

Bend Metro Area
4
Oregon
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 5 32
Feb 2 4 35
Mar 2 1 40
Apr 1 0 44
May 1 0 51
Jun 1 0 57
Jul 1 0 64
Aug 0 0 64
Sep 0 0 57
Oct 1 0 47
Nov 3 3 37
Dec 3 6 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, OR State Senate District 28, OR State House District 55, OR
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Schools

High Desert Middle School
7 miles, N • 2.3 star
RE Jewell Elementary School
8 miles, N • 2.8 star
Silver Rail Elementary School
9 miles, N • 3.2 star
Pine Ridge Elementary
9 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Central Oregon Community College
12 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

St Charles Medical Center-Bend
11 miles, N • 4.1 star
St Charles Redmond
26 miles, NE • 3.2 star
St Charles Prineville
33 miles, NE • 4.1 star
St Charles Madras
50 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Roberts Field
24 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
100 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
134 miles, N • 3.7 star
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