The Dalles Urban Area, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
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
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
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
26,603 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,602 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$332,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$532 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$875 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.0% 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 4 6 36
Feb 3 4 39
Mar 3 1 44
Apr 2 0 49
May 2 0 56
Jun 1 0 62
Jul 0 0 69
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 2 0 51
Nov 4 2 41
Dec 5 6 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 44% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

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

South Wasco County High School
4 miles, E • 3.7 star
Maupin Elementary School
4 miles, E • 1.9 star
Dufur School
20 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Warm Springs K-8 Academy
28 miles, SW • 1 star
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Colleges

Columbia Gorge Community College
30 miles, N • 1.4 star
Mt Hood Community College
64 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Clackamas Community College
69 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mid-Columbia Medical Center
29 miles, N • 4.1 star
St Charles Madras
36 miles, S • 3.2 star
Skyline Hospital
41 miles, N
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Airports

Roberts Field
63 miles, S • 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
75 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
124 miles, W • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
125 miles, E • 1 star
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