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Powell Butte, Oregon

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Population in July 2007: 2,403.
Males: 1,208  (50.3%)
Females: 1,195  (49.7%)
Median resident age:

43.6 years
Oregon median age:

36.3 years

Zip code: 97753

Estimated median household income in 2022: $105,865 (it was $50,327 in 2000)
Powell Butte:

$105,865
OR:

$75,657

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $51,807 (it was $22,391 in 2000)

Powell Butte CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $841,073 (it was $202,400 in 2000)
Powell Butte:

$841,073
OR:

$475,600
March 2022 cost of living index in Powell Butte: 104.6 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Powell Butte, OR (2000)
    • 1,90693.4%White alone
    • 793.9%Hispanic
    • 201.0%American Indian alone
    • 170.8%Two or more races
    • 150.7%Asian alone
    • 30.1%Other race alone

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Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 3120 feet

Land area: 144.6 square miles.

Population density: 17 people per square mile   (very low).

Powell Butte, Oregon map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Powell Butte CCD:

0.8% ($1,598)
Oregon:

1.2% ($1,687)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bend, OR (19.7 miles , pop. 52,029).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northwest Clackamas, OR (111.2 miles , pop. 224,220).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (717.4 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Redmond, OR (2.8 miles ),
Pronghorn, OR (3.0 miles),
Prineville, OR (3.1 miles ),
Terrebonne, OR (3.2 miles ),
Eagle Crest, OR (3.7 miles ),
Ochoco, OR (4.1 miles ),
Tumalo, OR (4.2 miles ),
Bend, OR (4.4 miles )

Latitude: 44.25 N, Longitude: 121.02 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 541

Distribution of median household income in Powell Butte, OR in 2022
Powell Butte satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

6.2%
Oregon:

3.9%
Most common industries in Powell Butte, OR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (15.2%)
  • Educational services (14.0%)
  • Construction (11.1%)
  • Wood products (5.1%)
  • Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (4.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (18.8%)
  • Educational services (7.0%)
  • Wood products (4.7%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (4.3%)
  • Utilities (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (23.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.6%)
  • Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (9.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.9%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (5.9%)
  • Health care (5.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
Most common occupations in Powell Butte, OR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (6.2%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.9%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (5.2%)
  • Legal support workers (4.2%)

Average climate in Powell Butte, Oregon

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 69.1. This is about average.

City:

69.1
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 6.24. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 9.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.24
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Powell Butte-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oregon state average. It is 2448% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 315.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 337.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/13/1949 at 19:55:42, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK) earthquake occurred 219.1 miles away from the city center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 11/8/1980 at 10:27:34, a magnitude 7.2 (6.2 MB, 7.2 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 273.9 miles away from Powell Butte center
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 210.0 miles away from Powell Butte center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 MD, Depth: 32.2 mi) earthquake occurred 216.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Crook County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Landslides: 2, Mudslides: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Powell Butte:

  • CODH HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; REDMOND, OR)
  • ST CHARLES MEDICAL CENTER - REDMOND Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; REDMOND, OR)
  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DIALYSIS SERVICES, OREGON, LLC (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; REDMOND, OR)
  • REDMOND HEALTH CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; REDMOND, OR)
  • OCHOCO CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; PRINEVILLE, OR)
  • PIONEER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; PRINEVILLE, OR)
  • CROOK COUNTY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; PRINEVILLE, OR)

Heliports located in Powell Butte:

Amtrak stations near Powell Butte:

  • 9 miles: REDMOND (2456 S. US HWY. 97) - Bus Station . Services: snack bar, free short-term parking, intercity bus service.
  • 19 miles: BEND (2045 US HWY 20) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Powell Butte:

  • Central Oregon Community College (about 21 miles; Bend, OR; Full-time enrollment: 5,217)
  • Lane Community College (about 102 miles; Eugene, OR; FT enrollment: 6,373)
  • University of Oregon (about 103 miles; Eugene, OR; FT enrollment: 23,329)
  • Linn-Benton Community College (about 106 miles; Albany, OR; FT enrollment: 4,511)
  • Clackamas Community College (about 107 miles; Oregon City, OR; FT enrollment: 4,261)
  • Chemeketa Community College (about 109 miles; Salem, OR; FT enrollment: 10,746)
  • Willamette University (about 110 miles; Salem, OR; FT enrollment: 2,551)

Public elementary/middle school in Powell Butte:

  • POWELL BUTTE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL (Location: 13650 SW HWY 126, Grades: KG-8, Charter school)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Powell Butte: Ponderosa Substation (A), Three Spring Ranch (B), Red Cloud Ranch (C), Crook County Fire and Rescue Powell Butte Station (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Houston Lake (A), Little Houston Lake (B), Shumway Lake (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Rivers and creeks: Japanese Creek (A), Dry River (B), Lone Pine Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Crook County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Powell Butte and their reported violations in the past:

POWELL BUTTE COUNTRY STORE INC (Population served: 125, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Powell Butte that have no violations reported:

  • POWELL BUTTE CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Population served: 200, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Oregon:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

79.5%
Whole state:

63.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.7%
Whole state:

8.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

6.3%
Whole state:

11.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

3.3%
Whole state:

5.0%

For population 15 years and over in Powell Butte:

Marital status in Powell Butte, OR
  • Never married: 15.9%
  • Now married: 78.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.8%
  • Divorced: 4.4%

For population 25 years and over in Powell Butte:

  • High school or higher: 93.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
  • Unemployed: 6.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.3
Oregon average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Powell Butte, OR (based on Crook County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,38516
Other1,0793
Catholic1,0351
Mainline Protestant2853
Black Protestant1801
None16,014-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
This county:

2.63 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Crook County:

0.44 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

0.33 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Crook County:

1.31 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.01 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Crook County:

3.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
This county:

7.88 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

9.93 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Crook County:

8.1%
Oregon:

7.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.9%
Oregon:

25.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.1%
Oregon:

14.2%

Strongest AM radio stations in Powell Butte:

  • KBND (1110 AM; 12 kW; BEND, OR; Owner: COMBINED COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KICE (940 AM; 10 kW; BEND, OR; Owner: GCC BEND, LLC)
  • KRCO (690 AM; 1 kW; PRINEVILLE, OR; Owner: HORIZON BROADCASTING GROUP LLC)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KPNW (1120 AM; 50 kW; EUGENE, OR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KPAM (860 AM; 50 kW; TROUTDALE, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KOTK (1080 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • KEX (1190 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKSN (1520 AM; 50 kW; OREGON CITY, OR; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • KKAD (1550 AM; 50 kW; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-WASHINGTON, INC)
  • KDUN (1030 AM; 50 kW; REEDSPORT, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KGRV (700 AM; 25 kW; WINSTON, OR; Owner: PACIFIC CASCADE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Powell Butte:

  • KWRX (88.5 FM; REDMOND, OR; Owner: ST BD OF HIGHER ED FOR THE UN OF OR)
  • KMJZ-FM (95.1 FM; PRINEVILLE, OR; Owner: HORIZON BROADCASTING GROUP LLC)
  • KSJJ (102.9 FM; REDMOND, OR; Owner: GCC BEND, LLC)
  • K266AI (101.1 FM; BEND, OR; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K205BJ (88.9 FM; BEND, OR; Owner: STATE OF OREGON(ACTING BY & THROUGH THE ST BD OF HIGHER EDU))
  • KWPK-FM (104.1 FM; SISTERS, OR; Owner: THUNDEREGG WIRELESS, L.L.C.)
  • KTWS (98.3 FM; BEND, OR; Owner: COMBINED COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KLRR (107.5 FM; REDMOND, OR; Owner: COMBINED COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KQAK (105.7 FM; BEND, OR; Owner: HORIZON BROADCASTING GROUP, LLC)
  • KMTK (99.7 FM; BEND, OR; Owner: COMBINED COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOAB-FM (91.3 FM; BEND, OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KXIX (94.1 FM; BEND, OR; Owner: GCC BEND, LLC)
  • KVLB (90.5 FM; BEND, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K208CV (89.5 FM; TUMALO, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KNLR (97.5 FM; BEND, OR; Owner: TERRY A. COWAN)
  • KMGX (100.7 FM; BEND, OR; Owner: GCC BEND, LLC)
  • KWLZ-FM (96.5 FM; WARM SPRINGS, OR; Owner: HORIZON BROADCASTING GROUP LLC)
  • KWSO (91.9 FM; WARM SPRINGS, OR; Owner: CONFEDERATED TRIBES WARM SPRINGS REV)

TV broadcast stations around Powell Butte:

  • K05HO (Channel 5; RILEY, OR; Owner: NPG OF OREGON, INC.)
  • K29CI (Channel 29; PRINEVILLE, ETC., OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND TV, L.L.C.)
  • K31CR (Channel 31; PRINEVILLE, ETC., OR; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KUBN-LP (Channel 50; BEND, OR; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • K60BQ (Channel 60; TERREBONNE, OR; Owner: KING BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K08KN (Channel 8; PRINEVILLE, ETC., OR; Owner: KING BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFXO-LP (Channel 39; BEND, OR; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • KOAB-TV (Channel 3; BEND, OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • K27DO (Channel 27; BEND, ETC., OR; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Powell Butte)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Lat: 44.164333 Lon: -121.046944, Call Sign: WQDT816,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.962 MHz, 451.887 MHz, 452.187 MHz, 452.537 MHz, 456.337 MHz, 457.487 MHz, 462.237 MHz, Grant Date: 10/28/2005, Expiration Date: 10/28/2015, Cancellation Date: 01/02/2016, Certifier: John Hassler, Registrant: Radio Licensing Services, Milwaukie, OR 97269-2161, Phone: (503) 794-3787, Fax: (503) 794-3759, Email:

  • Lat: 44.286194 Lon: -121.046722, Call Sign: WQHE625,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.387 MHz, 467.387 MHz, 462.437 MHz, 467.437 MHz, Grant Date: 07/12/2007, Expiration Date: 07/12/2017, Cancellation Date: 09/16/2017, Certifier: Joseph Greytac, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Salt Lake City, UT 84117-0503, Phone: (801) 278-9728, Fax: (801) 278-7239, Email:

  • Lat: 44.157056 Lon: -121.046639, Call Sign: WRYU706,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.187 MHz, 456.337 MHz, 457.487 MHz, 462.237 MHz, 451.962 MHz, 451.337 MHz, 451.637 MHz, 456.637 MHz, 457.187 MHz, 467.237 MHz, Grant Date: 09/19/2023, Expiration Date: 09/19/2033, Certifier: Aaron Oxenreider, Registrant: Radio Licensing Services, 4700 Se International Way, Milwaukie, OR 97269, Phone: (503) 659-1240, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

33 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

33 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Powell Butte)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

17 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Powell Butte)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Powell Butte, OR
  • 59.7%Electricity
  • 19.8%Wood
  • 9.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.7%Other fuel
  • 5.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Powell Butte, OR
  • 34.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 32.6%Electricity
  • 32.6%Wood


Powell Butte compared to Oregon state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 19 pilots and 13 other airmen in this city.
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