ZIP Code 97470, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
18,951 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$246,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$547 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$885 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 29% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (65%) 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 5 0 41
Feb 4 1 43
Mar 4 0 46
Apr 3 0 50
May 2 0 56
Jun 1 0 61
Jul 0 0 66
Aug 0 0 66
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 6 0 45
Dec 7 0 41

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Phoenix School
4 miles, W · 1.9star
Eastwood Elementary School
5 miles, W · 2.3star
Joseph Lane Middle School
5 miles, W · 2.8star
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Colleges

Umpqua Community College
5 miles, NW · 1.4star
Lane Community College
54 miles, NE · 1.4star
New Hope Christian College-Eugene
54 miles, NE · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Mercy Medical Center
7 miles, W · 3.2star
Bay Area Hospital
51 miles, NW · 3.2star
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Airports

Mahlon Sweet Field
60 miles, NE · 1.4star
Roberts Field
125 miles, E · 1.4star
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