ZIP Code 97479, 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 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
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
10,479 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,493 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$281,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$576 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$979 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 34% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (60%) 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 7 8 40
Feb 5 7 42
Mar 5 5 45
Apr 4 2 49
May 3 1 54
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 0 0 65
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 1 0 60
Oct 3 1 52
Nov 8 5 44
Dec 9 9 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Log in to see location map

Schools

Oakland Elementary School
5 miles, NW · 2.8star
Oakland High School
5 miles, NW · 4.6star
Lincoln Middle School
6 miles, NW · 3.2star
Sutherlin Middle School
6 miles, W · 2.8star
Browse all schools near ZIP Code 97479, OR

Colleges

Umpqua Community College
10 miles, SW · 1.4star
Lane Community College
43 miles, NE · 1.4star
New Hope Christian College-Eugene
44 miles, NE · 1.4star
University of Oregon
45 miles, NE · 2.8star
Browse all colleges near ZIP Code 97479, OR

Hospitals

Mercy Medical Center
14 miles, SW · 3.2star
Sacred Heart University District
45 miles, NE · 3.2star
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center
46 miles, NE · 4.1star
Browse all hospitals near ZIP Code 97479, OR

Airports

Mahlon Sweet Field
50 miles, N · 1.4star
Roberts Field
118 miles, E · 1.4star
Browse all airports near ZIP Code 97479, OR