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Coos Bay, Oregon

       
Total population 15,999 Average January/July temperatures 36.0° / 65.5°
Median home price $ 178,825 Annual Precipitation 32.59 in. /yr.
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Coos Bay, Oregon

This historic shipping town is the hub of Oregon’s south coast region.

Climate
The nearby Pacific keeps temperatures moderate, with no extreme highs or lows. Snow is unusual.
Cultural Attractions
The Coos Art Museum, in an art deco building, boasts a large collection of contemporary art and historical photographs of life in Oregon.
Economy
Major industries are lumber and fishing. The county has many cranberry and dairy farms.
Geography
The city of Coos Bay and its namesake body of water are on the Pacific coast in southern Oregon.
Recreation
Nature enthusiasts can explore the beaches and tidepools nearby, spot a whale, or visit a colony of elephant seals at Cape Arago State Park.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 44.01 ° / 28.01 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 80.87 ° / 50.16 °
Precipitation (?) 32.59 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) N/A
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 0
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 116
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 178,825
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $33031.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $31758
Maximum state income tax (?) 9 %
State sales tax (?) 0 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .230 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 4
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 6
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 3
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 5
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 0
Number of libraries within the county (?) 8
Number of museums within the county (?) 5
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 0
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 15,999
Population density (?) 1,442 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 23.0% growth
Population over 55 (?) 4,838 people
Education (?) 16 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 3
Number of clinics within the county (?) 16
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 4
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