Sweet Home School District 55, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car 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
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
16,529 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,094 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$315,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$554 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$922 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (62%) 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 8 3 38
Feb 6 3 40
Mar 6 2 44
Apr 4 0 47
May 3 0 53
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 1 0 64
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 2 0 59
Oct 4 0 50
Nov 8 2 42
Dec 8 4 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

McKenzie River Community School
16 miles, SW · 3.2star
McKenzie Elementary School
16 miles, SW · 2.3star
Foster Elementary School
19 miles, NW · 2.8star
Hawthorne Elementary School
21 miles, NW · 1.9star
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Colleges

Northwest College-Eugene
43 miles, W · 1star
Linn-Benton Community College
43 miles, NW · 1.4star
Lane Community College
44 miles, W · 1.4star
University of Oregon
45 miles, W · 2.8star
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Hospitals

Santiam Hospital
39 miles, N · 3.2star
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Airports

Mahlon Sweet Field
49 miles, W · 1.4star
Roberts Field
57 miles, SE · 1.4star
Portland International Airport
86 miles, N · 3.7star
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