Jefferson County, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
24,973 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,051 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$339,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$515 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$739 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.2% 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 2 4 32
Feb 1 4 35
Mar 1 1 40
Apr 1 0 45
May 1 0 52
Jun 1 0 58
Jul 0 0 65
Aug 0 0 65
Sep 0 0 57
Oct 1 0 48
Nov 2 1 38
Dec 2 5 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 37% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, OR State Senate District 30, OR State House District 59, OR
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Schools

Bridges High School
2 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Madras Elementary School
3 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Madras High School
3 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Buff Elementary School
3 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Central Oregon Community College
40 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

St Charles Madras
3 miles, SE • 3.2 star
St Charles Redmond
25 miles, S • 3.2 star
St Charles Prineville
30 miles, S • 4.1 star
St Charles Medical Center-Bend
40 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Roberts Field
27 miles, S • 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
95 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
107 miles, W • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
150 miles, NE • 1 star
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