ZIP Code 97420, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
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
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
27,579 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,624 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$282,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$551 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$841 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Coos County
2
Coos Bay-North Bend 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

Coos County
5
Coos Bay-North Bend Urban Area
5
Oregon
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (42%) (52%) 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 0 43
Feb 6 0 45
Mar 6 0 48
Apr 4 0 50
May 3 0 55
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 0 0 64
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 1 0 60
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 8 0 47
Dec 9 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Millicoma School
5 miles, NW · 1.9star
Lighthouse Charter School
5 miles, NW · 2.3star
Destinations Academy
6 miles, NW · 2.3star
Resource Link Charter School
6 miles, NW · 2.8star
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Colleges

Umpqua Community College
39 miles, SE · 1.4star
New Hope Christian College-Eugene
67 miles, NE · 1.4star
University of Oregon
70 miles, E · 2.8star
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Hospitals

Bay Area Hospital
7 miles, NW · 3.2star
Coquille Valley Hospital District
12 miles, SW · 4.1star
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Airports

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