Rockaway Beach, OR
Living in Rockaway Beach
Bikeability8
Walkability29
Commute62
Public Transit8
Affordability80
Public Safety85
Airports75
Hospitals88
Colleges43
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.2kPopulation+54 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
57%Family Households+11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years42%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate23%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
74%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector56%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office20%
Service30%
Commute
Car, truck, or van79%
Walked2%
Worked at home18%
Housing
$206kMedian Home Value-$14k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$756Median Monthly Rent+$66 (2010–19)
18%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity83%
LP gas6%
Utility gas2%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rockaway Beach
United States45
Oregon34
Tillamook County18
Property Crime in Rockaway Beach
United States48
Oregon58
Tillamook County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 8 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 8 | 0 |
| Dec | 41 | 8 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rockaway Beach
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding24
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding9
Hurricane Force Winds3
Tsunami2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rockaway Beach, OR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rockaway Beach, OR
Pacific Christian School
12 miles, SE
Tillamook Adventist School
13 miles, SE
Neskowin Valley School
38 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Rockaway Beach, OR
Pacific University
41 miles, E
Linfield College-McMinnville Campus
46 miles, SE
Linfield College-Online and Continuing Education
46 miles, SE
George Fox University
52 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rockaway Beach, OR
Adventist Health Tillamook
12 miles, S
Providence Seaside Hospital
26 miles, N
Columbia Memorial Hospital
40 miles, N
Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital
44 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Rockaway Beach, OR
Portland International Airport
65 miles, E
Mahlon Sweet Field
109 miles, S
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
148 miles, NE
Southwest Oregon Regional Airport
153 miles, S