Milton-Freewater

Milton-Freewater is a city in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States. The city received its current name in 1951 when the neighboring rival cities of Milton and Freewater voted to merge. It is part of the PendletonHermiston Micropolitan Statistical Area. Until February 2015, it was part of The Walla Walla Valley AVA Viticultural Area (The Rocks District of the AVA) The area is renowned for its wine industry. In the 1960s, Milton- Freewater billed itself as the pea capital of the world. In 1981, the Muddy Frogwater Festival became a three-day event held the third weekend in August each year. In 1936, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake centered 6 miles (9.7 km) to the northwest caused significant damage in and around Milton-freewater. The Rocks District was once known as The Rocks AVA (The AVA Rocks) and is now known as AVA AVA-The Rocks. The AVA has a steppe climate (BSk) according to the Köppen climate classification system. The town has a total area of 1.99 square miles (5.15 km²) According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a population of 7,050 people, 2,479 households and 1,689 families residing in the city. The population was 7,151 at the 2020 census, and the average family size was 3.42. The average family living alone was 31.5 years.

History

First settled in 1868, the community was incorporated as Milton by 1873. In 1936, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake centered 6 miles (9.7 km) to the northwest caused significant damage in and around Milton-Freewater. The city also has sponsored the creation of more than 50 chainsaw sculpture frogs at local businesses to help market itself as a "fun town" with a quirky nickname. The festival is now a three-day event held the third weekend in August each year. The Friends of the Library have held a large outdoor book sale at the festival each year since 1993. It is uncertain how the name was chosen; perhaps in hopes of building a mill, or perhaps in honor of English poet John Milton. The town was located to the north of and directly adjacent to Milton. The city had sometimes been referred to as Muddy-Frogwater. In 1981, the decision was made to increase the festival to a weekend-long celebration which, in 1981, became known as the Muddy Frogwater Festival (the city had also been known as Muddied Frogwater) The festival activities have included frog-jumping contests, concerts, karaoke competitions, the corn roast, and a dance. In the 1960s, Milton- Freewater billed itself as the pea capital of the world. In the late 1970s, agricultural practices and crop prices changed the dynamics of the local economy, and peas were no longer grown as abundantly. One by one the canneries closed down.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.99 square miles (5.15 km²), all of it land. The city is located on the Mississippi River, which runs through the center of the city. It is the only city in the state to have been named after a president or prime minister. It has a population of 1,788. The population of the town was 1,856 as of the 2010 U.N. Census, up from 1,638 in 2000. The town has a history of being named after presidents and presidents of the United States, including George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush, as well as for the presidents of both houses of Congress. It was named after the town's founder, William H. Smith, who was born in the town in 1881. The current mayor is William "Bill" Smith, a former mayor of the same town, who served as mayor from 1973 to 1986. The mayor is also the son of former mayor William "Billy" Smith who died in a car crash in the early 1980s. The City has been named for a former president, George HW Bush, and a former governor, William "William" Sutter, who also died in the 1990s. It also is known as the site of the World War II-era Battle of the Bulge, which took place in the late 1940s and early 1950s, and as the birthplace of President Theodore Roosevelt.

Climate

Milton-Freewater has a steppe climate (BSk) according to the Köppen climate classification system. The town has a population of 2,000 people. It is located in the eastern part of the Duchy of Fribourg-Luxembourg. The city is located on the Rhine River, which flows through the town. It has an altitude of 1,000 metres (3,000 feet) and a mean sea level of 0.4 m (0.7 ft) above sea level. It also has a high level of rainfall (1,000 mm) and an average monthly rainfall of 1.5 mm (50 in/year) The town is located near the Rhone River, where it has an average annual rainfall of 3,000mm (100 mm/year). It has a low-lying area of 2 km (1.6 in) with an average yearly temperature of 0 °C (0 °F). It is the only town in the region with a high-altitude region of 2,000 meters (6,000ft) or more. The area has a dry climate, with a dry season (July to September), and a wet season (October to November). The town also has an arid climate (June to September) with a low level of temperatures of 0.5°C or 7.5 °C (October to November).

Demographics

At the 2010 census, there were 7,050 people, 2,479 households, and 1,689 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 70.9% White, 0.6% African American,0.8% Native American, 24.7% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 43.1% of the population. The median age was 31.5 years, with 30.4% of residents under the age of 18; 11% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24. 4% were from 25 to 44; 21.2% wereFrom 45 to 64; and 13. 1% were 65 years of age or older. The population was 49.4 per cent male and 50.6 per cent female. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.42. The city is located on the U.S.-Mexico border and was once part of the Mexican state of Michoacán. It was the site of a U.N. peacekeeping mission in the 1950s and 1960s. It is now the location of a military base and a military air base. It has a population of 2,742 and a population density of 3,542.7 inhabitants per square mile (1,367.8/km²). The city was founded in 1881. It had a population peak of 7,000 in the 1880s.

The Rocks AVA

The Milton-Freewater area is renowned for its wine. Until February 2015, it was part of the Walla Walla Valley AVA, when The Rocks District of MiltonFreewater American Viticultural Area (The Rocks AVA) was established. The area is located in eastern Washington state, near the town of Freewater. It is home to a number of wineries, many of which have been established in recent years. The region is also known for its rock formations, which can be found in the area's red and white wines. The district was established as an AVA in February 2015. It includes the towns of Milton Freewater and Freewater, as well as the village of Rock Springs, which is located on the eastern edge of the town. The Rocks A VA is one of the largest AVA's in Washington state. It was established by the Washington State Department of Agriculture in 2013. It has a population of 2,000 and was established in February 2014. The AVA was established to protect and promote the region's wine industry. It covers an area of 1,200 square miles. The town of Miltonfreewater is the largest town in the district, with 2,500 residents. The Rock Springs area is the second largest in the AVA after Rock Springs in Washington, with 1,800 residents. It also includes the town's red wine-growing area, which has been established since the 1970s. The county's wine production has been growing steadily since the 1980s.

Education

Schools in Milton-Freewater include McLoughlin High School, Central Middle School, Freewater Elementary, Ferndale Elementary School, Gib Olinger Elementary School. Milton-Stateline Adventist School is also in the district. The district is under the jurisdiction of the Milton- Freewater Unified School District. The school district is made up of seven schools. The schools are located in the area around the town of Freewater. The town has a population of about 3,000. It is in the central part of the county. The community is also known as the "Freewater Junction" and the "Milton River Valley" area. The area is home to the Freewater High School and Freewater Middle School. It also has a number of private schools, including Freewater Preparatory School and Central Middle and High School. The Milton River Valley School District is also based in the town. It was founded in the mid-19th century and is still in operation today. It has been the site of many community events, such as the annual Freewater Water Festival. The Freewater River Festival is held every year in the summer. It's also known for its large number of outdoor activities, including waterfalls and trails. The city has a history of being involved in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Army National Guard. In the early 1900s, the town was known as "Mountain View" because of its location in the middle of the valley. It became known for being one of the first towns in the region.

Sister cities

Waimate, New Zealand is a sister city of Waimate in New Zealand. The two cities are on the South Island of New Zealand and the South Pacific island of Polynesia. The city is also on the island of Vanuatu, which is on Australia's South Island, and on the Australian mainland, on the New Zealand island of New South Wales. The town has a population of about 2,000. It is the second-largest city in the country, after Auckland, with 1,500 people. It also has the third-largest population in the world, after Sydney. The population of the town is about 1,200 people, and the city's population is 1,300 people.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Milton-Freewater, Umatilla County, Oregon = 87. 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 50. 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 Milton-Freewater = 3.2 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 2,309 individuals with a median age of 33.1 age the population dropped by -3.90% in Milton-Freewater, Umatilla County, Oregon population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 3,524.40 residents per square mile of area (1,360.67/km²). There are average 2.77 people per household in the 2,103 households with an average household income of $31,885 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 8.50% of the available work force and has dropped -0.41% 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 30.68%. The number of physicians in Milton-Freewater per 100,000 population = 119.4.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Milton-Freewater = 14.5 inches and the annual snowfall = 11.6 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 93. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 189. 89 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 26.6 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 66, 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 Milton-Freewater, Umatilla County, Oregon which are owned by the occupant = 54.60%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 42 years with median home cost = $115,830 and home appreciation of -9.97%. 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 $12.85 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 $4,933 per student. There are 19 students for each teacher in the school, 622 students for each Librarian and 1026 students for each Counselor. 5.90% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 8.79% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 5.55% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).