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Corvallis, Oregon

       
Total population 49,807 Average January/July temperatures 39.2° / 64.2°
Median home price $ 249,000 Annual Precipitation 63.93 in. /yr.
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Corvallis, Oregon

Home of Oregon State University, this college town has something for everyone.

Climate
Its climate is mild, though seasonal, with rainy winters.
Cultural Attractions
Each summer, Corvallis hosts the Da Vinci Days Festival, “celebrating art, science, and technology,” with speakers including astronauts and physicists, and more.
Economy
The city has a vibrant downtown and a strong connection to Oregon State University.
Geography
Located in the Willamette River Valley between Portland and Eugene, Corvallis is convenient to beaches, mountains, and other amenities.
Recreation
The Willamette Valley is excellent for bird watching; the Finley National Wildlife Refuge attracts unusual species to the area.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 46.03 ° / 32.43 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 78.82 ° / 49.48 °
Precipitation (?) 63.93 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 21 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 1
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 109
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 249,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $49986.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $37398
Maximum state income tax (?) 9 %
State sales tax (?) 0 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .420 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 3
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 4
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 5
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 13
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 3
Number of libraries within the county (?) 7
Number of museums within the county (?) 3
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 1
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 49,807
Population density (?) 3,609 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 74.9% growth
Population over 55 (?) 9,793 people
Education (?) 37 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 2
Number of clinics within the county (?) 16
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 19
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