Port Orford, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
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
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
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
983 332.4M (US)
Median Age
63.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
37.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$34,122 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$247,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$458 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$846 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Curry County
2
Brookings Urban 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

Curry County
2
Brookings Urban Area
2
Oregon
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (56%) 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 11 2 45
Feb 9 1 46
Mar 9 0 48
Apr 6 1 50
May 4 0 55
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 0 0 63
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 2 0 61
Oct 5 0 55
Nov 11 1 48
Dec 13 1 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Driftwood Elementary School
<1 miles, SE · 3.2star
Pacific High School
7 miles, NE · 3.7star
Powers Elementary School
24 miles, E · 1.9star
Powers High School
24 miles, E · 3.2star
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Colleges

Rogue Community College
61 miles, SE · 1.4star
Umpqua Community College
70 miles, E · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Curry General Hospital
24 miles, S · 3.2star
Coquille Valley Hospital District
34 miles, NE · 4.1star
Bay Area Hospital
46 miles, NE · 3.2star
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Airports

Mahlon Sweet Field
115 miles, NE · 1.4star
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