Jackson County, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
222,563 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,443 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$400,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$611 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,158 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Medford Metro Area
4
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

Medford Metro Area
7
Oregon
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 4 37
Feb 3 3 40
Mar 3 2 44
Apr 2 1 49
May 1 0 55
Jun 1 0 62
Jul 0 0 69
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 1 0 61
Oct 2 0 52
Nov 4 3 42
Dec 5 3 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (45%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, OR State Senate District 28, OR State House District 56, OR
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Schools

Lake Creek Learning Center
3 miles, E • 3.7 star
Hillside Elementary
7 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Crater Lake Charter Academy
8 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Northwest College-Medford
10 miles, W • 1 star
Phagans Medford Beauty School
11 miles, W • 1 star
Southern Oregon University
16 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Providence Medford Medical Center
11 miles, W • 4.1 star
Asante Ashland Community Hospital
14 miles, SW • 5 star
Asante Three Rivers Medical Center
34 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport
106 miles, NW • 1 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
121 miles, N • 1.4 star
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