Drain, Oregon

Drain, Oregon

Drain, Oregon, in Douglas county, is 29 miles SW of Eugene, Oregon (center to center) and 132 miles S of Portland, Oregon. About 1,021 people people live in Drain.

The People and Families of Drain

In Drain, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Drain had a median family income of $34,231.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,950) in Drain than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Drain Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Drain, about 64% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Oregon. Drain isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Drain, 86% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 6%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Drain, OR

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Drain Almanac

Drain Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Drain Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Drain residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Drain High Schools (2004)

NORTH DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL
305 S MAIN
541-836-2222
Serves 125 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

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