City safety & data profile

CorvallisOR

Corvallis, OR is a 56K-resident city in Benton County with a median household income of $65,012.

Benton County, Oregon. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Corvallis, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Corvallis has a population larger than 82% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $502,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

56K
Population
Top 18%
By size
$65,012
Median income
$502,900
Median home
24.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Corvallis

Corvallis posts a median household income higher than 30% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Corvallis area.

Top 70%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Corvallis

Where Corvallis income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$65,012 Bottom 30% higher than 30% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OR $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Corvallis, OR beyond the headline numbers

Corvallis sits inside Benton County, Oregon, at roughly 44.56°N, -123.26°W. Population 55,780, $65,012 median household income. Median home value $502,900, median rent $1,391. Poverty rate 24.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Corvallis's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 27%, then obesity at 25.8%. 1 hospital in/around Corvallis, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Corvallis from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
55,780
Corvallis
Median Income
$65,012
-4% vs avg
Median Home Value
$502,900
+121% vs avg
Median Age
27.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Benton County) - Corvallis's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
96K+12%
Median Income
$77,702+60%
Median Home Value
$513,000+90%
Poverty Rate
18.2%-19%
Unemployment
7%-17%

Economics

Economics indicators for Corvallis, OR
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,391/mo
Poverty Rate
24.3% +71% vs avg
Unemployment 8.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 61.4%
Work From Home 18.9%
Public Transit 2.1%

Population

White 75.5%
African American 1.6%
Asian 9%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
27%
Obesity
25.8%
High Blood Pressure
23.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.6%
Binge Drinking
17.8%
Physical Inactivity
17.1%
Current Asthma
12.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.9%
Current Smoking
10.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 61%
Annual Checkup 69.1%

Other Measures

Diabetes
7.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.6%
Stroke
2.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
GOOD SAMARITAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
CORVALLIS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Corvallis, OR? ▼
Corvallis, OR has a population of 55,780 people, located in Benton County, Oregon.
What is the median household income in Corvallis? ▼
The median household income in Corvallis, OR is $65,012 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 24.3%.
What is the median home value in Corvallis? ▼
The median home value in Corvallis, OR is $502,900. Median rent is $1,391/month.
What are the top health concerns in Corvallis? ▼
The top health indicators in Corvallis include Short Sleep Duration (27%), Obesity (25.8%), High Blood Pressure (23.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Corvallis? ▼
Corvallis has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Corvallis? ▼
The median age in Corvallis, OR is 27.9 years. 61.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Corvallis, OR is located in Benton County, Oregon. With a population of 56K and a $65,012 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Corvallis area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Corvallis's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Corvallis area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Corvallis against Oregon peers on any ranking lens. Explore Oregon

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Benton County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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