ZIP Code 97459, 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 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
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
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
15,328 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$79,679 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$349,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$543 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$911 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.1% 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 is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (54%) 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 2 0 60
Jul 0 0 64
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 1 0 61
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 8 0 47
Dec 9 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

North Bay Elementary School
2 miles, NW · 3.2star
Oregon Virtual Academy
6 miles, SW · 2.3star
Hillcrest Elementary School
6 miles, SW · 3.7star
North Bend Senior High School
6 miles, SW · 3.7star
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Colleges

Umpqua Community College
45 miles, SE · 1.4star
Northwest Christian University
67 miles, E · 2.3star
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Hospitals

Bay Area Hospital
7 miles, SW · 3.2star
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Airports

Mahlon Sweet Field
66 miles, E · 1.4star
Roberts Field
160 miles, E · 1.4star
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