Sweet Home, OR
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
5/10
home
Housing
7/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
4/10
local_airport
Airports
3/10
school
Colleges
5/10
accessibility
Hospitals
6/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
- school Colleges
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Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
- local_library Schools
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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
9,977
332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.6 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.2%
64% (US)
College-Educated
9.6%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$59,479
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.9%
88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.1%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$245,700
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$597
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$927
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.1%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Linn County
2
Albany Metro 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
Linn County
5
Albany Metro Area
5
Oregon
5
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | 4 | 38 |
| Feb | 6 | 4 | 40 |
| Mar | 6 | 3 | 44 |
| Apr | 5 | 1 | 47 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 53 |
| Jun | 3 | 0 | 58 |
| Jul | 1 | 0 | 64 |
| Aug | 1 | 0 | 64 |
| Sep | 2 | 0 | 59 |
| Oct | 4 | 0 | 50 |
| Nov | 9 | 3 | 42 |
| Dec | 8 | 5 | 37 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.
Liberal (27%) (66%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 66%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 5, OR State Senate District 6, OR State House District 11, ORSchools
Hawthorne Elementary School
<1 miles, SW
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1.9
Sweet Home Junior High School
1 miles, W
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2.3
Sweet Home High School
1 miles, W
•
3.7
Foster Elementary School
2 miles, E
•
2.8
Colleges
Linn-Benton Community College
24 miles, NW
•
1.4
Northwest College-Eugene
28 miles, SW
•
1
Oregon State University
30 miles, NW
•
2.8
Northwest Christian University
31 miles, SW
•
2.3
Hospitals
Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital
14 miles, NW
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4.1
Samaritan Albany General Hospital
26 miles, NW
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5
Sacred Heart Medical Center-Riverbend
28 miles, SW
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4.1
Santiam Hospital
28 miles, N
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3.2
Airports
Mahlon Sweet Field
32 miles, W
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1.4
Roberts Field
77 miles, SE
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1.4
Portland International Airport
82 miles, NE
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3.7
Southwest Oregon Regional Airport
103 miles, W
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