Jefferson County School District 509J, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
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
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
17,230 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,361 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$298,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$477 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$713 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
2
Bend 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

Jefferson County
4
Bend Metro Area
4
Oregon
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (54%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 33
Feb 1 4 36
Mar 1 1 41
Apr 1 0 46
May 1 0 53
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 0 0 66
Aug 0 0 66
Sep 0 0 58
Oct 1 0 48
Nov 2 1 39
Dec 3 4 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Warm Springs K-8 Academy
3 miles, S · 1star
Bridges High School
14 miles, S · 2.3star
Madras Elementary School
14 miles, S · 1.9star
Madras High School
14 miles, S · 3.7star

Colleges

Central Oregon Community College
51 miles, SW · 1.4star

Hospitals

St Charles Madras
13 miles, S · 3.2star
St Charles Redmond
36 miles, S · 3.2star
St Charles Prineville
41 miles, S · 4.1star
St Charles Medical Center-Bend
51 miles, SW · 4.1star

Airports

Roberts Field
38 miles, S · 1.4star
Portland International Airport
85 miles, NW · 3.7star
Mahlon Sweet Field
107 miles, W · 1.4star
Tri-Cities Airport
145 miles, NE · 1star