Waldport, 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
8/10
home
Housing
7/10
visibility
Safety
8/10
local_library
Schools
6/10
local_airport
Airports
2/10
school
Colleges
1/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- 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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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- 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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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- 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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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
2,025
332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.3 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.6%
64% (US)
College-Educated
25.0%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$50,000
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.6%
88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.2%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$318,400
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$594
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$854
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.2%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Lincoln County
3
Newport Urban Area
3
Oregon
3
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Lincoln County
4
Newport Urban Area
4
Oregon
5
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.
Liberal (48%) (44%) 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 | 11 | 1 | 42 |
| Feb | 8 | 2 | 44 |
| Mar | 8 | 0 | 47 |
| Apr | 5 | 0 | 50 |
| May | 3 | 0 | 55 |
| Jun | 2 | 0 | 59 |
| Jul | 1 | 0 | 64 |
| Aug | 1 | 0 | 64 |
| Sep | 2 | 0 | 61 |
| Oct | 5 | 0 | 54 |
| Nov | 11 | 1 | 46 |
| Dec | 12 | 1 | 41 |
Hazards
Coastal Flood Risk
Inland Flood Risk
Schools
Waldport High School
<1 miles, SW
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Crestview Heights School
<1 miles, SW
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Waldport Middle School
<1 miles, SW
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Angell Jcc
4 miles, SW
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Colleges
Oregon Coast Community College
13 miles, NE
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Phagans Beauty College
38 miles, E
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Oregon State University
40 miles, E
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Linn-Benton Community College
48 miles, E
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Hospitals
Samaritan Pacific Community Hospital
15 miles, NE
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Peace Harbor Medical Center
31 miles, SW
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Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital
39 miles, NE
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Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
42 miles, E
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Airports
Mahlon Sweet Field
47 miles, SE
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Southwest Oregon Regional Airport
70 miles, SW
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Portland International Airport
108 miles, NE
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Roberts Field
145 miles, SE
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