Winston, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
5,663 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$219,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$636 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$868 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Douglas County
3
Roseburg 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

Douglas County
5
Roseburg Urban Area
5
Oregon
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (59%) 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 6 0 43
Feb 4 1 45
Mar 4 0 48
Apr 3 0 51
May 2 0 56
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 0 0 65
Aug 0 0 65
Sep 1 0 61
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 6 0 47
Dec 7 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

McGovern Elementary School
<1 miles, NE · 1.9star
Douglas High School
<1 miles, W · 3.7star
Winston Middle School
<1 miles, SE · 1.9star
Brockway Elementary School
1 miles, NW · 1.9star

Colleges

Umpqua Community College
13 miles, NE · 1.4star
Rogue Community College
49 miles, S · 1.4star

Hospitals

Mercy Medical Center
8 miles, NE · 3.2star
Coquille Valley Hospital District
38 miles, NW · 4.1star
Bay Area Hospital
45 miles, NW · 3.2star

Airports

Mahlon Sweet Field
70 miles, NE · 1.4star
Roberts Field
138 miles, E · 1.4star