Sutherlin

Sutherlin is a city in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 7,810. The city is located at 43°2318N 123°1858W (43.388435, -123.316175). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.35 square miles (16.45 km²), of which, 6.15 sq miles (15.93 km²) is land and 0.20 sq miles ("0.52 km²") is water. Nearby features include Cooper Creek Reservoir, Ford's pond (treated waste water), the Umpqua River, a golf course, and numerous vineyards. Sutherlin has the typical western Oregon Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csb) characterized by dry summers featuring cool mornings and hot afternoons, and chilly, wet winters. The City of S Lutherlin Police Department also serves the City of Oakland via a paid contract. It is located off of I-5, and is the second most populous city inDouglas County. The population of the city in the 2000 census was 6,669, and in the 2010 census it was 8,810, making it the second-most populous town in the county. The median income for a household in the city was $29,068, and the median for a family was $34,414. The racial makeup of the town was 93.79% White, 0.13% African American, 1.72% Native American, 051% Asian, 006% Pacific Islander, 109% from other races, and 2.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.1% of the population.

Geography and climate

Sutherlin is located at 43°2318N 123°1858W (43.388435, -123.316175).According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.35 square miles (16.45 km²) of which, 6.15 square miles is land and 0.52 km² is water. Sutherlin has the typical western Oregon Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csb) characterized by dry summers featuring cool mornings and hot afternoons, and chilly, wet winters. The city is located in the Rogue River Valley, which runs through the center of the city. The town has a population of 1,816. It is located near the junction of the Willamette River and the Columbia River, which forms the city's eastern border. The river is a tributary of the Deschutes River, and flows through the city to the north and west. The U.N. World Heritage Site, the Oregon State Museum of Natural History, and the University of Oregon's Museum of History and Science are in the town. It has been named after S Lutherlin, an early settler of the region. It was named for S Luther, an 18th-century German-born woman who settled in the area in the 18th century. S Luther is a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Oregon Confederations of the United States, which have a long history of association with Oregon.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 7,810 people, 3,249 households, and 2,178 families living in the city. There were 3,566 housing units at an average density of 579.8 per square mile (223.9/km²) The racial makeup of the city was 92.4% White, 0.2% African American, 1.9% Native American, 0,6% Asian, 0.,1% Pacific Islander, 1,8% from other races, and2.9%. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.1% of the population. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was2.86. The median income for a household in theCity was $29,068, and the median income. for a family was $34,414. The per capita income for the city is $13,439. About 16.5% of those under age 18 and 9.1%. of those age 65 or over are living below the poverty line. The city is located on the U.S. Census Bureau's West Virginia-Mississippi border. It is one of the smallest cities in the state, with a population of just over 7,000. It has a population density of 1,269.9 inhabitants per squaremile (490.3/km 2) The city has a median age of 44.8 years, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 24.9%, and 22.3% from 25 to 44.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Sutherlin, Douglas County, Oregon = 83. 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 60. 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 98. 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 Sutherlin = 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 36,405 individuals with a median age of 41.2 age the population grows by 11.33% in Sutherlin, Douglas County, Oregon population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,394.86 residents per square mile of area (538.53/km²). There are average 2.4 people per household in the 3,093 households with an average household income of $35,979 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 14.20% of the available work force and has dropped -2.93% 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 19.94%. The number of physicians in Sutherlin per 100,000 population = 184.3.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Sutherlin = 39.2 inches and the annual snowfall = 0.7 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 135. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 176. 83 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 35.8 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 56, 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 Sutherlin, Douglas County, Oregon which are owned by the occupant = 66.68%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 23 years with median home cost = $152,460 and home appreciation of -13.82%. 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 $9.39 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 $4,598 per student. There are 17.9 students for each teacher in the school, 382 students for each Librarian and 484 students for each Counselor. 5.52% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 5.42% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 2.67% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).