Jefferson County School District 509J, 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
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
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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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Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
- 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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Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
- 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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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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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%) ConservativeClimate
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
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Bridges High School
14 miles, S
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Madras Elementary School
14 miles, S
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Madras High School
14 miles, S
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Colleges
Central Oregon Community College
51 miles, SW
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Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College
51 miles, SW
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Sage School of Massage & Esthetics
52 miles, SW
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
53 miles, SW
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Hospitals
St Charles Madras
13 miles, S
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St Charles Redmond
36 miles, S
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St Charles Prineville
41 miles, S
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St Charles Medical Center-Bend
51 miles, SW
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Airports
Roberts Field
38 miles, S
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Portland International Airport
85 miles, NW
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Mahlon Sweet Field
107 miles, W
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Tri-Cities Airport
145 miles, NE
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