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Madras, Oregon

Introduction to Madras, Oregon

Madras, Oregon, in Jefferson county, is 40 miles N of Bend, Oregon and 97 miles SE of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 5,078.

Madras History

Madras is the county seat of Jefferson County, which was founded on December 12, 1914. The city was named after the cotton fabric that was sold at the local store. Madras city was incorporated in 1911.

Madras and nearby Attractions

  • Museum at Warm Springs
  • Smith Rock State Park
  • The Museum At Warm Springs
  • The Cove Palisades State Park

Things To Do In Madras

The city of Madras offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation, as Cove Palisades State Park and Smith Rock State Park both lie inside of Madras. The Museum at Warm Springs is accessible from the city as well.

Madras Transportation

Portland International Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Madras Higher Education

The closest colleges are Central Oregon Community College, Clackamas Community College and Linn-Benton Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Madras Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 13%Madras Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 17%Madras Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Madras, OR

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population75
Racial Diversity69
Female Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens33
Well-Paid Single Men22
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income22
College Educated Adults13
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home31
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Rents89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Property Taxes67
People Living Alone45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime33

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