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Introduction to Hood River, Oregon
Hood River, Oregon, in Hood River county, is 46 miles E of Gresham, Oregon and 57 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 5,831.
Hood River History
Hood River was named after the nearby Hood River. The first post office of the area was established on September 30, 1858. It was officially incorporated in July of 1895. It is the county seat of Hood River County, which was founded on June 23, 1908. The area was first settled in the 1850s.
Hood River and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Hood River
Waucoma Park, Eliot Park, Port Marina Park, Morrison Park, Jackson Park, Waucoma Park and Mann Park are all located in Hood River. The International Museum of Carousel Art and the Hood River County Historical Museum provide insight into the history of this area. The Seneca Fouts Memorial State Natural Area, the Koberg Beach State Recreation Site and Viento State Park are nearby. Local celebrations include the Hood River Cherry Days, the Hood River Valley Blossom Festival, the Hood River Pear Celebration and the Hood River Valley Harvest Fest.
Hood River Transportation
Portland International is the nearest major airport.
Hood River Higher Education
Portland Community College, Clackamas Community College and Mt. Hood Community College are the local centers of higher education.
Hood River strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 8% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Hood River to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
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