Deer Island, Oregon

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Population in 2010: 294.
Males: 147  (50.3%)
Females: 147  (49.7%)
Median resident age:

53.1 years
Oregon median age:

40.1 years

Zip codes: 97054.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $75,468
Deer Island:

$75,468
OR:

$71,562

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $35,400

Deer Island CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $364,932
Deer Island:

$364,932
OR:

$422,700

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $179,276; detached houses: $309,259; mobile homes: $98,894

Median gross rent in 2021: $1,005.

March 2022 cost of living index in Deer Island: 100.5 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 5.2%
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  • Races in Deer Island, OR (2021)
    • 15387.4%White alone
    • 169.1%Two or more races
    • 42.3%American Indian alone

Races in Deer Island detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Oregon and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Deer Island, Oregon as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Deer Island is 385 to 1.


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Ancestries: European (43.2%), American (13.6%), Irish (11.4%), Norwegian (11.4%), Scandinavian (11.4%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 40 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Vancouver, WA (23.6 miles , pop. 143,560).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Portland, OR (29.9 miles , pop. 529,121).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (852.4 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Columbia City, OR (1.8 miles ),
Woodland, WA (2.3 miles ),
Goble, OR (2.3 miles ),
St. Helens, OR (2.3 miles ),
Kalama, WA (2.3 miles ),
Warren, OR (2.8 miles ),
Prescott, OR (2.9 miles),
Pine Grove, WA (3.0 miles)

Latitude: 45.93 N, Longitude: 122.84 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 360

Distribution of median household income in Deer Island, OR in 2021
Distribution of house value in Deer Island, OR in 2021
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

4.1%
Oregon:

3.6%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 73.2. This is about average.

City:

73.2
U.S.:

74.2
Ozone Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 6.15. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 11.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.15
U.S.:

8.46
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2001 was 0.00444. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00444
U.S.:

0.00984

Earthquake activity:

Deer Island-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oregon state average. It is 1479% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/13/1949 at 19:55:42, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 92.6 miles away from Deer Island center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 81.1 miles away from Deer Island center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 MD, Depth: 32.2 mi) earthquake occurred 84.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/1965 at 15:28:43, a magnitude 6.6 (6.6 UK) earthquake occurred 98.8 miles away from Deer Island center, causing $28,000,000 total damage
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 386.6 miles away from Deer Island center
On 8/17/1991 at 22:17:14, a magnitude 7.1 (6.2 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.1 MW, 6.8 ML, Depth: 8.4 mi) earthquake occurred 320.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Columbia County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Landslides: 6, Mudslides: 6, Winter Storms: 6, Storms: 5, Winds: 3, Snows: 2, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Deer Island:

  • PNRS ST HELENS DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; SAINT HELENS, OR)
  • ST HELENS HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER (Hospital, about 5 miles away; SAINT HELENS, OR)
  • MEADOW PARK HEALTH AND SPECIALTY (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; SAINT HELENS, OR)
  • MOOREHAVEN CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; LA CENTER, WA)
  • RIDGEFIELD CARE FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; RIDGEFIELD, WA)
  • COLUMBIA CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; SCAPPOOSE, OR)
  • AMERICANA HEALTH AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; LONGVIEW, WA)

Amtrak station near Deer Island:

  • 15 miles: KELSO-LONGVIEW (KELSO, 501 S 1ST AVE.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Deer Island:

  • Lower Columbia College (about 16 miles; Longview, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,595)
  • Clark College (about 23 miles; Vancouver, WA; FT enrollment: 9,330)
  • University of Portland (about 26 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 4,030)
  • Concordia University-Portland (about 27 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 3,996)
  • Portland State University (about 31 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 21,450)
  • Pacific University (about 32 miles; Forest Grove, OR; FT enrollment: 2,967)
  • Lewis & Clark College (about 35 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 2,864)

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Columbia County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Oregon:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

63.5%
Whole state:

63.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.7%
Whole state:

8.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Deer Island:

Marital status in Deer Island, OR
  • Never married: 21.1%
  • Now married: 28.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 35.3%
  • Divorced: 15.4%

For population 25 years and over in Deer Island:

  • High school or higher: 79.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.9
Oregon average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Deer Island, OR (based on Columbia County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,26947
Other2,83511
Catholic1,3774
Mainline Protestant1,3429
None39,528-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 9
Here:

1.84 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

0.33 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
This county:

1.02 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

2.01 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
Columbia County:

3.07 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 32
Columbia County:

6.54 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

9.93 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Columbia County:

8.1%
Oregon:

7.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Columbia County:

30.4%
Oregon:

25.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

19.7%
Oregon:

14.2%

Strongest AM radio stations in Deer Island:

  • KPAM (860 AM; 50 kW; TROUTDALE, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKAD (1550 AM; 50 kW; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-WASHINGTON, INC)
  • KOTK (1080 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KEX (1190 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKSN (1520 AM; 50 kW; OREGON CITY, OR; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • KOHI (1600 AM; 1 kW; ST. HELENS, OR)
  • KBAM (1270 AM; 5 kW; LONGVIEW, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM LONGVIEW LICENSE, LLC)
  • KFXX (910 AM; 10 kW; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC (DE))
  • KKGT (1150 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: WESTERN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KIRO (710 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KJR (950 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Deer Island:

  • K273AI (102.5 FM; ARIEL, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KJVH (89.5 FM; LONGVIEW, WA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • K216DH (91.1 FM; CATHLAMET, WA; Owner: TILLICUM FOUNDATION)
  • KUKN (105.5 FM; LONGVIEW, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON INTERSTATE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRVO (105.9 FM; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWYQ (90.3 FM; LONGVIEW, WA; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KINK (101.9 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KKCW (103.3 FM; BEAVERTON, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRQT (107.1 FM; CASTLE ROCK, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM LONGVIEW LICENSE, LLC)
  • KPDQ-FM (93.7 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF OREGON, INC.)
  • KOPB-FM (91.5 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KKRZ (100.3 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMHD (89.1 FM; GRESHAM, OR; Owner: MT. HOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT)
  • KVMX (107.5 FM; BANKS, OR; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KLTH (106.7 FM; LAKE OSWEGO, OR; Owner: INIFINITY RADIO OF PORTLAND INC.)
  • KUPL-FM (98.7 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OF PORTLAND INC.)
  • KUFO-FM (101.1 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KBVM (88.3 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CATHOLIC BROADCASTING NORTHWEST, INC)
  • KBPS-FM (89.9 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: SCHOOL DISTRICT #1, MULTNOMAH COUNTY, OR)
  • KNRK (94.7 FM; CAMAS, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC (DE))

TV broadcast stations around Deer Island:

  • KATU (Channel 2; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND TV, L.L.C.)
  • KPDX (Channel 49; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • KPTV (Channel 12; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • K57IF (Channel 57; SALEM, OR; Owner: LaGRANDE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIN (Channel 6; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KNMT (Channel 24; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • KGW (Channel 8; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: KING BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOPB-TV (Channel 10; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KPXG-LP (Channel 54; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • K14HN (Channel 14; VANCOUVER/CAMAS, WA; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • KWBP-LP (Channel 4; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: TRIBUNE BROADCASTING HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • K36DG (Channel 36; LONGVIEW, WA; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)

Deer Island fatal accident list:

Jul 17, 2021 10:12 PM, Cr-Canaan Rd, Lat: 45.932819, Lon: -122.855108, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 8, 2019 02:13 PM, Us-30 Odot 92, Lat: 45.935825, Lon: -122.848678, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 33ft / 9.5mTotal length
  • $1,598,000Total costs
  • 16,150Total average daily traffic
  • 1,292Total average daily truck traffic
  • 19,000Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Deer Island)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 2 Mi W Of Hwy 30 On Canaan Rd Nr (Lat: 45.923444 Lon: -122.865111), Call Sign: KNCG390,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.130 MHz, 154.295 MHz, 154.400 MHz, Grant Date: 11/17/2021, Expiration Date: 12/04/2031, Certifier: Erick F Holsey, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:
  • Lat: 45.919694 Lon: -123.035750, Call Sign: WPZY567,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.847 MHz, 160.087 MHz, 160.162 MHz, 173.262 MHz, 173.262 MHz, Grant Date: 01/28/2014, Expiration Date: 04/09/2024, Certifier: Sally J Jones, Registrant: Radio Licensing Services, 351 N. Williamson Blvd, Milwaukie, OR 97269, Phone: (503) 659-1240, Fax: (503) 794-3759, Email:
  • Lat: 45.919694 Lon: -123.035750, Call Sign: WQYT260,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.477 MHz, 157.492 MHz, Grant Date: 01/10/2017, Expiration Date: 01/10/2027, Certifier: Steve Watson, Registrant: Apco International, Inc., 351 N. Williamson Blvd., Dayton Beach, FL 32114, Phone: (386) 944-2469, Fax: (386) 322-2502, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • DEER ISLAND, 65640 Island Rd (Lat: 45.954056 Lon: -122.828750), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 46 m, Overall height: 47.8 m, Call Sign: WQPT202,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10955.0 MHz, 11035.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, 11035.0 MHz, 11035.0 MHz... (+3 more), Grant Date: 07/06/2022, Expiration Date: 08/08/2032, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:
  • Meissner, Lookout Road (Lat: 45.970278 Lon: -122.999556), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WRUR416,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6389.96 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, Grant Date: 09/26/2022, Expiration Date: 09/26/2032, Certifier: Jeanine Dilley, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Deer Island)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172G (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4200L, N4200L, N-4200L, Serial Number: 17254269, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 02/14/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 10/26/2009
    Registrant (Individual): Michael C Dewey, 64630 Meissner Rd, Deer Island, OR 97054

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Deer Island, OR
  • 79.7%Electricity
  • 13.5%Wood
  • 6.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Deer Island, OR
  • 100.0%Electricity


Deer Island compared to Oregon state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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