Bandon, OR

Bandon, Oregon

Bandon, Oregon, in Coos county, is 92 miles SW of Eugene, Oregon (center to center) and 187 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 2,833.

The People and Families of Bandon

In Bandon, about 49% of adults are married. Bandon offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Bandon, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bandon had a median family income of $37,188. In Bandon, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Bandon.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Bandon gave more campaign money ($2,700) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Bandon Housing

Owners occupy 60% of the housing units in Bandon. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Bandon is relatively low. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Bandon, 85% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Bandon, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Bandon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Bandon, OR

Comparing Bandon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Bandon Almanac

Bandon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bandon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bandon Public Libraries

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Bandon Hospitals

SOUTHERN COOS HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
900 11TH STREET SE
(541) 347-2426
Emergency Service: Yes

Bandon High Schools (2004)

BANDON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
550 9TH ST SW
541-347-4413
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 280 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Bandon Colleges

(List of All Oregon Colleges)

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