Central Point, OR

Central Point, Oregon

Introduction to Central Point, Oregon

Central Point, Oregon, in Jackson county, is 4 miles NW of Medford, Oregon and 218 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city is considered part of the Medford-Ashland metropolitan area. Central Point has a population of 12,493.

Central Point History

This area was first inhabited by Native American tribes. It was named after its location at the junction of two wagon roads. The city of Central Point was incorporated in 1889.

Central Point and nearby Attractions

• Agate Reservoir County Park
• Valley of the Rogue State Park
• Agate Reservoir County Park
• Fort Jones
• Jacksonville Museum of Southern Oregon History
• Children's Museum

Things To Do In Central Point

The area has numerous parks, including the Valley of the Rogue State Park, the Agate Reservoir County Park, TouVelle State Recreation Site and the Casey State Recreational Area. Tourists can also visit Fort Jones, the Southern Oregon Historical Society, the Jacksonville Museum of Southern Oregon History and the Children's Museum. The Rogue River National Forest is a popular local spot as well.

Central Point Transportation

Flights are available from Rogue Valley International.

Central Point Higher Education

Facilities for higher education are available from Southern Oregon University, Lane Community College and Rogue Community College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 12%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Central Point, OR

Comparing Central Point 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Central Point Almanac

Central Point Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Central Point Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Central Point High Schools (2004)

CRATER HIGH SCHOOL
4410 ROGUE VALLEY BLVD
541-494-6300
Serves 1,607 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 25.2

Central Point Colleges

(List of All Oregon Colleges)

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