City safety & data profile

Oregon CityOR

Oregon City, OR is a 36K-resident city in Clackamas County with a median household income of $97,829.

Clackamas County, Oregon. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Oregon City, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Oregon City has a population larger than 70% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $555,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

36K
Population
Top 30%
By size
$97,829
Median income
$555,800
Median home
6.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Oregon City

Oregon City posts a median household income higher than 67% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Oregon City area.

Top 33%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Oregon City

Where Oregon City income ranks nationally

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

$97,829 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Oregon City, OR beyond the headline numbers

Oregon City sits inside Clackamas County, Oregon, at roughly 45.36°N, -122.61°W. Population 35,831, $97,829 median household income. Median home value $555,800, median rent $1,708. Poverty rate 6.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Oregon City's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 35.6%, then short sleep duration at 34.4%. 1 hospital in/around Oregon City, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
35,831
Oregon City
Median Income
$97,829
+44% vs avg
Median Home Value
$555,800
+144% vs avg
Median Age
37.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Clackamas County) - Oregon City'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
424K+11%
Median Income
$103,517+61%
Median Home Value
$611,000+103%
Poverty Rate
7.7%-21%
Unemployment
4.4%-58%

Economics

Economics indicators for Oregon City, OR
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,708/mo
Poverty Rate
6.8% -52% vs avg
Unemployment 4.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 33.4%
Work From Home 15.2%
Public Transit 1.7%

Population

White 86.3%
African American 1%
Asian 2%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
35.6%
Short Sleep Duration
34.4%
High Blood Pressure
30%
Physical Inactivity
20.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.7%
Binge Drinking
15.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.5%
Current Asthma
12.3%
Current Smoking
12.2%
Diabetes
9.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.3%
Annual Checkup 71.5%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.5%
Stroke
2.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
1
★★★
0
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
PROVIDENCE WILLAMETTE FALLS MEDICAL CENTER
OREGON CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Oregon City, OR? ▼
Oregon City, OR has a population of 35,831 people, located in Clackamas County, Oregon.
What is the median household income in Oregon City? ▼
The median household income in Oregon City, OR is $97,829 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 6.8%.
What is the median home value in Oregon City? ▼
The median home value in Oregon City, OR is $555,800. Median rent is $1,708/month.
What are the top health concerns in Oregon City? ▼
The top health indicators in Oregon City include Obesity (35.6%), Short Sleep Duration (34.4%), High Blood Pressure (30%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Oregon City? ▼
Oregon City has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Oregon City? ▼
The median age in Oregon City, OR is 37.5 years. 33.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Oregon City, OR is located in Clackamas County, Oregon. With a population of 36K and a $97,829 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Oregon City area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

EPA Outdoor Air Quality Data

Federal monitoring network, every measurement we report

AirNow - Oregon

Real-time AQI for every monitored Oregon location

National Weather Service

NOAA active watches, warnings, advisories

CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

EPA NAAQS standards

National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

Nearby Cities 8

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Using Oregon City'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 Oregon City 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 Oregon City 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 (Clackamas County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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