McMinnville, OR

U.S. News Ratings
Population 31,100
Crime Rate Average
Cost of Living Average
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Average
Median Income Low

Climate

It has a temperate climate, with warm summers and mild winters.

Geography

McMinnville is set among rolling hills and hazelnut orchards in the heart of the Willamette Valley.

Cultural Attractions

At the Evergreen Aviation Museum, visitors can see Howard Hughes’s famous flying watercraft, the Spruce Goose.

Economy

The economy is geared toward lumber and food-processing industries, including winemaking.

Fun Fact

The town’s big annual celebration is the “Turkey Rama,” which celebrates the days when turkey farming was the area’s biggest industry.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
31,100
Population under 55:
72.8%
Population over 55:
27.2%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Average
Closest large city:
Portland

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Poor
Temperature:
87°F July High, 27°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$38,994
Median home price:
$182,520
Average property tax:
$2,432

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
10.1%
High
Cost of living:
Average

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
9
Middle schools:
4
High schools:
2

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
1
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
10
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
21

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
1/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
9/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
26/1

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
347

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