Gold Beach, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,455 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,662 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$368,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$587 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$827 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.8% 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 3 43
Feb 8 3 45
Mar 7 2 47
Apr 5 1 50
May 3 0 55
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 0 0 66
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 9 2 46
Dec 11 3 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 13%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Gold Beach High School
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
Riley Creek Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Driftwood Elementary School
24 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Rogue Community College
52 miles, E • 1.4 star
Southwestern Oregon Community College
68 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Curry General Hospital
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Sutter Coast Hospital
46 miles, S • 3.2 star
Coquille Valley Hospital District
54 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport
70 miles, NE • 1 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
133 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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