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Milwaukie, Oregon

       
Total population 20,988 Average January/July temperatures 41.4° / 61.3°
Median home price $ 243,225 Annual Precipitation 78.69 in. /yr.
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Milwaukie, Oregon

The “City of Dogwoods” exemplifies small-town life in Oregon.

Cultural Attractions
Bob’s Red Mill store offers natural grains and specialty flours.
Fun Fact
The city is home to the popular Dark Horse Comics.
Geography
Milwaukie, on the Willamette River, sits between Oregon City and Portland.
Historical
A World War II B17G bomber serves as a landmark memorial.
Recreation
Whitewater kayaking on the Clackamas River, as well as fishing and hiking in local parks, offers recreational excitement.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 47.97 ° / 34.89 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 71.67 ° / 50.98 °
Precipitation (?) 78.69 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 19 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 7
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 107
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 243,225
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $46343.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $43698
Maximum state income tax (?) 9 %
State sales tax (?) 0 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .110 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 14
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 23
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 32
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 181
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 7
Number of libraries within the county (?) 16
Number of museums within the county (?) 11
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 1
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 20,988
Population density (?) 4,457 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 75.6% growth
Population over 55 (?) 6,149 people
Education (?) 24 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 6
Number of clinics within the county (?) 42
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 310
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