Lincoln City, OR

Lincoln City, Oregon

Introduction to Lincoln City, Oregon

Lincoln City, Oregon, in Lincoln county, is 48 miles W of Salem, Oregon and 76 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 7,437.

Lincoln City History

Lincoln City was created after the merging of Cutler City, Delake, Nelscott, Oceanlake and Taft. Native Americans were the first settlers in the area. The city derived its name from the county, which was named in honor of Abraham Lincoln. The city was incorporated in 1965.

Lincoln City and nearby Attractions

• North Lincoln County Historical Museum
• Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
• Beverly Beach State Park
• Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area
• Canyon Drive Park
• Devils Lake State Park

Things To Do In Lincoln City

Taft Park, D River State Park, Canyon Drive Park and Regatta Park are all accessible from Lincoln City. The North Lincoln County Historical Museum may prove interesting to those hoping to learn more about the area’s history, while the Devils Lake Golf Course provides facilities for local golfers. Devils Lake also offers facilities for boating and fishing.

Lincoln City Transportation

Portland International is the nearest major airport.

Lincoln City Higher Education

Western Oregon University, Willamette University and Oregon State University are colleges that are nearby.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Lincoln City, OR

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

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 Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Lincoln City Almanac

Lincoln City Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Lincoln City Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lincoln City, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lincoln City Public Libraries

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Lincoln City Hospitals

SAMARITAN NORTH LINCOLN HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
3043 NE 28TH STREET
(541) 994-3661
Emergency Service: Yes

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Lincoln City High Schools (2004)

TAFT HIGH SCHOOL
3780 SPYGLASS RIDGE SE
541-996-2115
Serves 562 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23.4

LINCOLN CITY CAREER TECH HIGH SCHOOL
801 SW HWY 101 SUITE 104
541-996-5534
A Non-traditional School
A charter school.
Serves 52 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 26

Lincoln City Colleges

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