ZIP Code 97739, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
13,178 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,256 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$327,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$420 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$901 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

La Pine
2
Deschutes County
2
Bend Metro Area
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

La Pine
3
Deschutes County
4
Bend Metro Area
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (68%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean continental climate. Dry warm summers combined with cold winters and significant seasonal contrasts. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 10 30
Feb 3 9 33
Mar 3 5 38
Apr 2 3 42
May 2 0 49
Jun 1 0 56
Jul 1 0 63
Aug 1 0 62
Sep 1 0 55
Oct 2 0 46
Nov 4 7 35
Dec 5 12 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Coic - La Pine
<1 miles, NW · 1star
LaPine Elementary School
<1 miles, NW · 2.3star
LaPine Middle School
1 miles, NW · 1.4star
LaPine Senior High School
1 miles, NW · 4.6star

Colleges

Central Oregon Community College
28 miles, NE · 1.4star

Hospitals

St Charles Medical Center-Bend
29 miles, NE · 4.1star
St Charles Redmond
45 miles, NE · 3.2star
St Charles Prineville
54 miles, NE · 4.1star
St Charles Madras
69 miles, NE · 3.2star

Airports

Roberts Field
44 miles, NE · 1.4star
Mahlon Sweet Field
91 miles, NW · 1.4star