Sherman County, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
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
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
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
1,908 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$206,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$505 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$675 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Oregon
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 8 34
Feb 1 5 37
Mar 1 3 43
Apr 1 1 48
May 1 0 55
Jun 1 0 62
Jul 0 0 69
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 0 0 61
Oct 1 0 50
Nov 2 4 40
Dec 2 9 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, OR State Senate District 29, OR State House District 57, OR
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Schools

Sherman County School
6 miles, N • 3.7 star
Dufur School
22 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Wishram High And Elementary Schl
23 miles, N • 2.3 star
Maupin Elementary School
25 miles, W • 1.9 star

Colleges

Columbia Gorge Community College
28 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Heritage University
69 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Perry Technical Institute
81 miles, NE • 3.2 star

Hospitals

Mid-Columbia Medical Center
27 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Skyline Hospital
44 miles, NW

Airports

Roberts Field
82 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
94 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Tri-Cities Airport
96 miles, E • 1 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
152 miles, W • 1.4 star