Brookings

Brookings is a city in Curry County, Oregon, United States. It was named after John E. Brookings, president of the Brookings Lumber and Box Company, which founded the city in 1908. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,744. The Port of Brookings Harbor was damaged by tidal surges from a tsunami on March 11, 2011. A weather phenomenon known as the "Chetco effect" or the "Brookings effect" can cause the temperature in Brookings near the Chetco River mouth to be much higher than the surrounding area. The current marketing "brand" for the community, through the Brookings-Harbor Chamber of Commerce, is "The Pulse of America's Wild Rivers Coast" The city has a total area of 3.94 square miles (10.20 km²), of which 3.87 square miles of land and 0.18 km² of water. In 2010, there were 6,336 people, 2,717 households and 1,689 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 92.2% White, 0.3% African American, 1.8% Asian Pacific Islander, 0,9% Pacific Islanders, and 0,1% Native American. The city is located along the southern Oregon coast at the mouth of the CheTco River. On July 8, 2008, Brookings recorded a high temperature of 108 °F (42 °C) at the airport. This was not only the highest recorded temperature in the town's history, but also the highest record in Oregon on that day.

History

Brookings is the primary city name, but also Harbor are acceptable city names or spellings. The official name is Brookings, Oregon. The Port of Brookings Harbor was damaged by tidal surges from a tsunami on March 11, 2011. The tsunami was caused by the 9.0 MW Thoku earthquake offshore of the east coast of Honshu Island, Japan. Mount Emily near Brookings became the only site in the mainland United States and the second in the continental territory after the bombing of Dutch Harbor to suffer aerial bombardment during World War II. The current marketing "brand" for the community, through the Brookings-Harbor Chamber of Commerce, is "The Pulse of America's Wild Rivers Coast" The town of Brookings is located in Curry County, Oregon, and Del Norte County, California. It is located on the southern Oregon Coast, near the junction of the Chetco and Pistol River rivers. The town was founded in 1906 by William James Ward, a graduate in civil engineering and forestry, to survey its lumbering potential. In 1906, the Brookings Timber Company hired Bernard Maybeck, an architect based in San Francisco, to lay out the plat of the townsite for a mill and shipping center. In 2011, the town was the site of a massive tsunami. The damage was estimated at $25 million to $30 million, and many boats were damaged, sunk, set adrift, and swept out to sea after many docks were torn away and pilings broken. It was the only town in the U.S. to be bombed by a Japanese floatplane during the Second World War. In 1942, Nobuo Fujita launched two incendiary bombs on a mission intended to start massive fires in the dense forests of the Pacific Northwest.

Geography

Brookings is located along the southern Oregon coast at the mouth of the Chetco River. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.94 square miles (10.20 km²) of which 3.87 square miles is land and 0.07 sq miles (0.18km²) is water. The city is located in the Rogue River Valley, which runs through the southern part of the city. The town has a population of about 2,000. It is located near the junction of the Rogue and Willamette rivers, which flow into the Pacific Ocean near the town of Tillamook. The river is known as the "Chetco River" because it is the source of the town's name, and is also known as "Brookings" because of its proximity to the river. It was founded in the 17th century by German settlers, who came to the area in the 18th century. The name is derived from the French word "brooks" which means "gold" or "golden". The town was named after the CheTco River, which flows through the city and is known for its whitewash. It has a reputation for being one of the most beautiful places in the state. It also has a history of being a popular tourist destination, particularly in the late 1800s and early 1900s, when the town was first established. The current mayor of Brookings is a former mayor of Portland, Oregon.

Climate

A weather phenomenon known as the "Chetco effect" or the "Brookings effect" can cause the temperature in Brookings near the Chetco River mouth to be much higher than the surrounding area. Adiabatic heating increases the temperature and reduces relative humidity as katabatic wind, driven by high pressure on the Great Basin, descend across the west slopes of the Cascade Range and Oregon Coast Range. The heart of Brookings, with its orientation, is protected from sea breezes coming from the northwest and the warm, dry, down-sloping winds that are funneled down the Coastal Range can reach the coast uninfluenced by the effects of the Pacific. On July 8, 2008, Brookings recorded a high temperature of 108 °F (42 °C) at the airport. This was not only the highest recorded temperature in the town's history, but also the highest record in Oregon on that day. The Brookings Effect remained very strong and localized until July 13, 2008 when high temperatures in Brookings dropped to 61 °f (16 °C), which is about seven degrees lower than average during the month. Temperatures in inland Oregon throughout the Willamette Valley reached temperatures into the mid-90s. On that day, the temperature at the Crescent City airport, around 30 miles south of Brookings was 40°F (22°C) cooler. It was the highest temperature ever recorded in Crescent City, and the second highest ever in Brookings. The town has a mild "banana belt" Mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification Csb).

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 6,336 people, 2,717 households, and 1,689 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,637.2 inhabitants per square mile (632.1/km²) The racial makeup of the city was 92.2% White, 0.3% African American, 1.8% Native American,0.9% Asian and 0.1% Pacific Islander. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.6% of the population. The city's median age was 46.9 years, and the city's gender makeup was 47.7% male and 52.3%. The city is located on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers's Army Riverine Reservation. The U.N. World Heritage Site is located in the area, and is open to the public. It was the site of the World War I Battle of the Bulge, which took place in 1881. The site is now home to the American Museum of Natural History, which was founded in 1883. It is also the home of the National Museum of American History and Ethnology, which opened in 1887. The museum is now the home to a museum of the American Civil War, which dates back to the 18th century. It also houses the National Park Service, which is based in the town's downtown area. The town's name is derived from the name of a Native American tribe, which once lived there.

Parks and recreation

Azalea Park has picnic areas, bandshell, snackshack, gazebo, Kidtown playground, disc golf course, softball and soccer fields, and the Capella by the Sea. Harris Beach State Park is located on Highway 101 at the north end of Brookings. It includes 173 acres (70 ha) of coastal access as well as RV and tent camping facilities and a rest area. The park is located at 640 Old County Road. It is located in the town of Brookings, South Carolina. It has a number of outdoor activities, including fishing, camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities. The state park is open to the public from sunrise to sunset every day. It was established in 1903 and is located near the town's downtown area. It also has a golf course and softball fields. It's one of the oldest state parks in the state, dating back to the early 1800s. It opened in 1904 and has been in the same location since the early 20th century. It features a band shell, a playground, a disc golfcourse, and a soccer field, among other features. It can also be reached by car from Highway 101 or by foot from the town center of Brookings to the state park's main road, Old County Rd. 4. It offers a number of activities, such as fishing, canoeing, hiking and other activities. It also has a state park interpretive center, which provides information about the history of Brookings and the area.

Arts and culture

Brookings is a small town in Washington state. It is home to the Azalea Festival and the Nature's Coastal Holiday light display. The town also hosts the "Pirates of the Pacific" festival each year. It has a population of about 2,000 people. It was founded in 1881. It became a city in 1883. It received its name from the town of Brookings, which was originally known as "Brooks" The town has a history of being a center for arts and culture. It also hosted the first U.S. Open football game in 1884. It had its first post-secondary school in 1887. It now has a high school and a community college. It hosts a number of cultural events, including the "Azalea festival" and the "Nature's Coastal holiday light display" each year from Thanksgiving through Christmas in AzaleA Park. There is also a museum in the town, the Brookings Museum, which is dedicated to the history of the town and the Pacific Northwest. It opened in 1885. It dates back to 1881 and is located on the site of the original town hall. The museum is now called the Brookings Memorial Museum, and it is located in the center of Brookings. It contains a collection of artifacts from the early 1900s, including some of the first American ships. The city also has a museum of American history, which dates to 1851. It includes the oldest part of the Town of Brookings and the oldest building in the city, the Town Hall.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Brookings, Curry County, Oregon = 89. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 67. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 100. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Brookings = 3.1 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 6,744 individuals with a median age of 45.2 age the population grows by 13.53% in Brookings, Curry County, Oregon population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,626.24 residents per square mile of area (627.84/km²). There are average 2.22 people per household in the 2,719 households with an average household income of $39,017 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 11.90% of the available work force and has dropped -3.29% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 21.52%. The number of physicians in Brookings per 100,000 population = 95.7.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Brookings = 78 inches and the annual snowfall = 0.5 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 138. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 191. 67 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 40.9 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 84, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Brookings, Curry County, Oregon which are owned by the occupant = 49.97%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 21 years with median home cost = $143,150 and home appreciation of -8.24%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $7.34 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,863 per student. There are 579.6 students for each teacher in the school, 583 students for each Librarian and 874 students for each Counselor. 7.18% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 11.61% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 5.48% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).