Rockaway Beach, Oregon

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Population in 2022: 1,458 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +15.1%
 
Males: 697  (47.9%)
Females: 761  (52.1%)
Median resident age:

50.8 years
Oregon median age:

40.5 years

Zip codes: 97136.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $47,180 (it was $28,798 in 2000)
Rockaway Beach:

$47,180
OR:

$75,657

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $39,049 (it was $17,766 in 2000)

Rockaway Beach city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $329,357 (it was $122,500 in 2000)
Rockaway Beach:

$329,357
OR:

$475,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $429,289; detached houses: $475,592; mobile homes: $250,161

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,371.

March 2022 cost of living index in Rockaway Beach: 92.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.9%
(6.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 66.7% for Black residents, 36.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents)
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  • Races in Rockaway Beach, OR (2022)
    • 1,28391.9%White alone
    • 362.6%Two or more races
    • 171.2%Asian alone
    • 120.9%Black alone
    • 110.8%Hispanic
    • 60.4%American Indian alone
    • 50.4%Other race alone

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According to our research of Oregon and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Rockaway Beach, Oregon as of April 29, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Rockaway Beach is 1,279 to 1.


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Rockaway Beach, OR City Guides:

Ancestries: German (24.6%), English (14.6%), American (11.8%), Irish (8.4%), Swedish (4.6%), European (4.3%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 16 feet

Land area: 1.54 square miles.

Population density: 945 people per square mile   (low).

Rockaway Beach, Oregon map

32 residents are foreign born (1.1% Europe, 0.6% North America, 0.6% Asia).

This city:

2.3%
Oregon:

9.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,116 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,372 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Hillsboro, OR (48.7 miles , pop. 70,186).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Portland, OR (63.3 miles , pop. 529,121).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (849.8 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Garibaldi, OR (2.0 miles ),
Wheeler, OR (2.4 miles ),
Bay City, OR (2.6 miles ),
Bayside Gardens, OR (2.6 miles ),
Manzanita, OR (2.7 miles ),
Nehalem, OR (2.7 miles ),
Cape Meares, OR (2.8 miles),
Idaville, OR (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 45.61 N, Longitude: 123.94 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 503

Distribution of median household income in Rockaway Beach, OR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Rockaway Beach, OR in 2022
Rockaway Beach satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2011: 5 buildings, average cost: $201,000
  • 2010: 10 buildings, average cost: $182,200
  • 2009: 7 buildings, average cost: $184,700
  • 2008: 13 buildings, average cost: $156,500
  • 2007: 41 buildings, average cost: $139,800
  • 2006: 100 buildings, average cost: $127,800
  • 2005: 56 buildings, average cost: $127,400
  • 2004: 38 buildings, average cost: $113,300
  • 2003: 17 buildings, average cost: $138,300
  • 2002: 9 buildings, average cost: $127,000
  • 2001: 17 buildings, average cost: $142,600
  • 2000: 15 buildings, average cost: $106,200
  • 1999: 19 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 1998: 18 buildings, average cost: $88,000
  • 1997: 19 buildings, average cost: $88,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Rockaway Beach, OR residents
Average permit cost in Rockaway Beach, OR
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Oregon:

3.9%
Population change in the 1990s: +293 (+30.1%).
Most common industries in Rockaway Beach, OR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (15.6%)
  • Construction (7.9%)
  • Educational services (7.3%)
  • Food (6.4%)
  • Health care (4.9%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (4.9%)
  • Public administration (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.0%)
  • Wood products (7.9%)
  • Educational services (7.2%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (6.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.0%)
  • Food (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (22.8%)
  • Food (8.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (7.5%)
  • Educational services (7.5%)
  • Health care (6.3%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.7%)
Most common occupations in Rockaway Beach, OR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (3.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (2.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.3%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (4.0%)
  • Construction laborers (3.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Cashiers (5.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.3%)

Average climate in Rockaway Beach, Oregon

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Earthquake activity:

Rockaway Beach-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oregon state average. It is 1297% 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 132.4 miles away from the city center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 MD, Depth: 32.2 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 120.9 miles away from Rockaway Beach center
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW) earthquake occurred 121.0 miles away from Rockaway Beach center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 349.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/1965 at 15:28:43, a magnitude 6.6 (6.6 UK) earthquake occurred 140.5 miles away from the city center, causing $28,000,000 total damage
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 279.8 miles away from Rockaway Beach 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 Tillamook County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 9, Landslides: 7, Mudslides: 7, Winter Storms: 6, Winds: 3, Snows: 2, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Rockaway Beach topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Rockaway Beach:

  • NEHALEM VALLEY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; WHEELER, OR)
  • HARVEY E RINEHART MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 6 miles away; WHEELER, OR)
  • ADVENTIST HEALTH TILLAMOOK HOME CARE SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; TILLAMOOK, OR)
  • TILLAMOOK CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; TILLAMOOK, OR)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rockaway Beach:

  • Pacific University (about 41 miles; Forest Grove, OR; Full-time enrollment: 2,967)
  • George Fox University (about 52 miles; Newberg, OR; FT enrollment: 2,954)
  • University of Portland (about 59 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 4,030)
  • Portland Community College (about 60 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 23,600)
  • Pioneer Pacific College (about 61 miles; Wilsonville, OR; FT enrollment: 2,194)
  • Lower Columbia College (about 61 miles; Longview, WA; FT enrollment: 2,595)
  • Portland State University (about 62 miles; Portland, OR; FT enrollment: 21,450)

Public high school in Rockaway Beach:

Public elementary/middle school in Rockaway Beach:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Rockaway Beach: Rockaway Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant (A), Lake Lyle County Boat Launch (B), Rockaway Beach Fire Department (C), Rockaway Beach Public Works (D), Rockaway Beach Branch Library (E), Rockaway Beach Municipal Court (F), Rockaway Beach City Hall (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Rockaway Beach: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes: Lake Lytle (A), Lake Marie (B), Seaview Lake (C), Clear Lake (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Crescent Creek (A), Saltair Creek (B), Heitmiller Creek (C), Steinhilber Creek (D), Spring Creek (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Rockaway Beach include: Rockaway Beach City Park (1), Seaview City Park (2), Rockaway Beach State Park (3), Manhattan Beach State Park (4), Twin Rocks County Park (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: OceanRogue Inn (19130 Alder Street), Inn at Rockaway Beach (104 South 4th Avenue), Salt Air Oceanfront Condominiums (621 South Pacific Drive), Rock Creek Inn Condo Rentals (145 North Miller Street), Sea Treasures Inn (301 North Miller Street), Getaway Oceanfront Lodging (621 South Pacific Drive), Ocean Spray Motel (505 North Pacific Street).

Tillamook County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.0 people
Oregon:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

56.1%
Whole state:

63.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.8%
Whole state:

8.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households
2 people in religious group quarters in 2000

Banks with branches in Rockaway Beach (2011 data):

  • U.S. Bank National Association: Nehalem Bay Branch at 126 Highway 101 South, branch established on 1954/11/29. Info updated 2012/01/30: Bank assets: $330,470.8 mil, Deposits: $236,091.5 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, 3121 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp

For population 15 years and over in Rockaway Beach:

Marital status in Rockaway Beach, OR
  • Never married: 24.9%
  • Now married: 43.5%
  • Separated: 5.9%
  • Widowed: 11.4%
  • Divorced: 14.3%

For population 25 years and over in Rockaway Beach:

  • High school or higher: 83.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
  • Unemployed: 6.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
Oregon average:

11.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rockaway Beach, OR (based on Tillamook County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,03924
Catholic2,1962
Mainline Protestant9368
Other9093
None18,170-
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: 11
Tillamook County:

4.41 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

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

0.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.33 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 12
Here:

4.81 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.01 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Here:

4.41 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 50
Tillamook County:

20.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.5%
Oregon:

7.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.1%
Oregon:

25.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Tillamook County:

21.0%
Oregon:

14.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Rockaway Beach:

53.0%
Oregon:

49.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

46.5%
Oregon:

46.8%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.7
Oregon:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Rockaway Beach:

22.1%
State:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

5.9%
Oregon:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Rockaway Beach:

6.9
Oregon:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

32.1%
State:

33.3%

General health condition:
Rockaway Beach:

56.5%
State:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

71.7%
Oregon:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Rockaway Beach, OR Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 8$42,935$64,4030$0
Solid Waste Management 7$27,448$47,0540$0
Sewerage 6$31,499$62,9980$0
Financial Administration 6$60,587$121,1740$0
Fire - Other 3$23,075$92,3000$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$750
Totals for Government 30$185,543$74,2174$750

Rockaway Beach government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $984,000 ($674.90)
    Sewerage: $588,000 ($403.29)
    Central Staff Services: $386,000 ($264.75)
    Regular Highways: $218,000 ($149.52)
    Financial Administration: $97,000 ($66.53)
    Police Protection: $82,000 ($56.24)
    Local Fire Protection: $61,000 ($41.84)
    Parks and Recreation: $11,000 ($7.54)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $510,000 ($349.79)
    Sewerage: $495,000 ($339.51)
    Police Protection: $466,000 ($319.62)
    Central Staff Services: $74,000 ($50.75)
    Regular Highways: $69,000 ($47.33)
    Local Fire Protection: $29,000 ($19.89)
    Parks and Recreation: $26,000 ($17.83)
    Financial Administration: $18,000 ($12.35)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $12,000 ($8.23)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $156,000 ($107.00)

Rockaway Beach government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,046,000 ($717.42)
    Other: $36,000 ($24.69)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $44,000 ($30.18)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $116,000 ($79.56)
    Special Assessments: $115,000 ($78.88)
    Interest Earnings: $58,000 ($39.78)
    Donations From Private Sources: $26,000 ($17.83)
    Rents: $12,000 ($8.23)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,011,000 ($693.42)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $151,000 ($103.57)
    General Local Government Support: $22,000 ($15.09)
    Other: $20,000 ($13.72)
    Public Welfare: $8,000 ($5.49)
  • Tax - Other: $685,000 ($469.82)
    Property: $374,000 ($256.52)
    Public Utilities Sales: $131,000 ($89.85)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $52,000 ($35.67)
    Other Selective Sales: $10,000 ($6.86)

Rockaway Beach government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,919,000 ($2687.93)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,675,000 ($2520.58)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $307,000 ($210.56)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $63,000 ($43.21)

Rockaway Beach government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,421,000 ($2346.36)

Strongest AM radio stations in Rockaway Beach:

  • KMBD (1590 AM; 5 kW; TILLAMOOK, OR; Owner: OREGON EAGLE, INC.)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPAM (860 AM; 50 kW; TROUTDALE, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KOTK (1080 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • 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)
  • KKAD (1550 AM; 50 kW; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-WASHINGTON, INC)
  • KAST (1370 AM; 10 kW; ASTORIA, OR; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KIRO (710 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KTTH (770 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KPNW (1120 AM; 50 kW; EUGENE, OR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KJR (950 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rockaway Beach:

  • K289AC (105.7 FM; NEDONNA BEACH, OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KDEP (105.5 FM; DEPOE BAY, OR; Owner: ALEXANDRA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KTIL-FM (94.1 FM; TILLAMOOK, OR; Owner: OREGON EAGLE, INC.)
  • K228DT (93.5 FM; HAPPY HOLLOW, OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KCBZ (94.9 FM; CANNON BEACH, OR; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • K216DH (91.1 FM; CATHLAMET, WA; Owner: TILLICUM FOUNDATION)
  • K273AI (102.5 FM; ARIEL, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KMUN (91.9 FM; ASTORIA, OR; Owner: TILLICUM FOUNDATION)
  • KWYA (89.7 FM; ASTORIA, OR; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KCRX-FM (102.3 FM; SEASIDE, OR; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KCYS (98.1 FM; SEASIDE, OR; Owner: DAVE'S BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K216DM (91.1 FM; NEHALEM, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K208BA (89.5 FM; WHEELER, ETC., OR; Owner: TILLICUM FOUNDATION)

Rockaway Beach fatal accident list:

Apr 17, 2021 11:51 PM, Us-101 Odot 9, Lat: 45.632000, Lon: -123.941381, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
May 29, 2015 08:44 PM, Us-101 (Odot 9), Lat: 45.651778, Lon: -123.931711, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Mar 11, 2008 04:35 PM, Us-101 (Odot 9), Lat: 45.648450, Lon: -123.933490, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 26ft / 8.1mTotal length
  • $784,000Total costs
  • 10,107Total average daily traffic
  • 1,126Total average daily truck traffic
  • 11,352Total future (year 2025) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Rockaway Beach)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 276 Nwy 101 S (Lat: 45.617056 Lon: -123.975417), Call Sign: KNCT702,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.725 MHz, 155.415 MHz, Grant Date: 11/29/2011, Expiration Date: 02/24/2022, Cancellation Date: 07/27/2016, Registrant: Radio Licensing Services, Milwaukie, OR 97269, Phone: (503) 794-3787, Fax: (503) 794-3759, Email:

  • 8845-8855 Beach Street (Lat: 45.640306 Lon: -123.941694), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 0 m, Overall height: 9 m, Call Sign: WRPD298,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4.46300 MHz, Grant Date: 01/19/2022, Expiration Date: 01/19/2032, Certifier: Michael Kosro, Registrant: Oregon State University, College Of Earth, Ocean, And Atmospheric Sciences, Oregon St, Corvallis, OR 97331-5503, Phone: (541) 737-3079, Email:

  • 18705 Highway 101 N, Lat: 45.591694 Lon: -123.941056, Call Sign: WRWL247,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.412 MHz, Grant Date: 03/06/2023, Expiration Date: 03/06/2033, Certifier: Bryan Hangartner, Registrant: Prevailing Communications Inc., 14205 Ekroth Rd., Bay City, OR 97107, Phone: (503) 322-2468, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • Nehalem, OR0221, 5 Highway 101 North (Manzanita #43056) (Lat: 45.674000 Lon: -123.904361), Type: Tower, Structure height: 61 m, Overall height: 63.4 m, Call Sign: WQEQ987,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10556.2 MHz, Grant Date: 02/23/2016, Expiration Date: 03/29/2026, Cancellation Date: 05/26/2020, Certifier: Robin J Cohen, Registrant: Sprint Corporation, 12502 Sunrise Valley Drive, 2nd Fl, Varesa0209, Reston, VA 20196, Phone: (703) 433-4000, Fax: (703) 433-4483

  • PO03822A MNZ, 5 Highway 101 North (Manzanita #43056) (Lat: 45.674000 Lon: -123.904361), Type: Tower, Structure height: 61 m, Overall height: 63.4 m, Call Sign: WQFV951,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19385.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/13/2016, Expiration Date: 10/18/2026, Cancellation Date: 07/26/2017, Certifier: Dan Menser, Registrant: 12920 Se 38th St., Bellevue, WA 95835, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:

  • MANZANITA DN, 26575 Beach Drive (Lat: 45.651167 Lon: -123.939389), Type: Building, Structure height: 9.5 m, Call Sign: WQFV952,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17825.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/13/2016, Expiration Date: 10/18/2026, Cancellation Date: 07/26/2017, Certifier: Dan Menser, Registrant: 12920 Se 38th St., Bellevue, WA 95835, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:

  • PO03822A, 5 Highway 101 North (43056 / Manzanita Or) (Lat: 45.674028 Lon: -123.904472), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 61.3 m, Overall height: 64 m, Call Sign: WRCH783,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11545.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/04/2018, Expiration Date: 10/04/2028, Cancellation Date: 06/26/2020, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • PO03822A, 5 Highway 101 North (43056 / Manzanita Or) (Lat: 45.674028 Lon: -123.904472), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 61.3 m, Overall height: 64 m, Call Sign: WRJP820,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz... (+17 more), Grant Date: 10/06/2020, Expiration Date: 10/06/2030, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

38 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Rockaway Beach)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6017A, N6017A, N-6017A, Serial Number: 28617, Airworthiness Date: 03/29/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 08/07/2020
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Edward D Arthur, 986 S Breaker, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136, Other Owners: Jane A Arthur
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 06/08/2018
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182S (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 82WG, N82WG, N-82WG, Serial Number: 18280388, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 11/16/1998, Certificate Issue Date: 05/01/2017
    Registrant (LLC): Brighton Vista LLC, Po Box 112, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
  • Aircraft: SOCATA TBM 700 (Category: Land, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W PT6A66D (850 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 850VT, N850VT, N-850VT, Serial Number: 389, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 09/24/2009, Certificate Issue Date: 03/26/2010
    Registrant (LLC): Dewitt Aviation LLC, Po Box 1400, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136

Most common first names in Rockaway Beach, OR among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William2976.2 years
Robert2975.5 years
John2377.6 years
Mary1877.7 years
James1577.4 years
George1475.5 years
Donald1371.9 years
Harold1276.8 years
Helen1178.9 years
Raymond1173.6 years
Most common last names in Rockaway Beach, OR among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson1978.8 years
Smith1080.0 years
Martin679.4 years
Jones673.5 years
Brown673.8 years
Miller666.0 years
Nelson675.3 years
Taylor585.0 years
Mason479.0 years
Berg476.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rockaway Beach, OR
  • 74.8%Electricity
  • 10.4%Other fuel
  • 8.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.3%Utility gas
  • 3.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rockaway Beach, OR
  • 85.2%Electricity
  • 13.6%Wood
  • 1.2%No fuel used


Rockaway Beach compared to Oregon state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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