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Prospect, Oregon

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Population in 2010: 455.
Males: 225  (49.5%)
Females: 230  (50.5%)
Median resident age:

54.1 years
Oregon median age:

40.5 years

Zip codes: 97536.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,152
Prospect:

$69,152
OR:

$75,657

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,759

Prospect CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $425,700
Prospect:

$425,700
OR:

$475,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $413,337; detached houses: $523,044; mobile homes: $255,203

Median gross rent in 2022: $745.

March 2022 cost of living index in Prospect: 87.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.0%
(11.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 68.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 12.0% for American Indian residents, 7.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Prospect, OR (2022)
    • 44367.3%White alone
    • 16424.9%Two or more races
    • 365.5%Hispanic
    • 253.8%American Indian alone

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

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Ancestries: English (35.3%), German (7.4%), Irish (3.9%), European (2.9%), Slavic (2.6%), Swedish (1.9%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 2598 feet

11 residents are foreign born

This place:

1.7%
Oregon:

9.8%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Medford, OR (34.7 miles , pop. 63,154).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northwest Clackamas, OR (183.1 miles , pop. 224,220).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (639.2 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Butte Falls-Prospect, OR (2.5 miles ),
Butte Falls, OR (3.9 miles ),
Trail, OR (4.2 miles ),
Shady Cove, OR (4.4 miles ),
Eagle Point, OR (5.0 miles ),
White City, OR (5.3 miles ),
South Umpqua, OR (5.4 miles ),
Sams Valley, OR (5.7 miles )

Latitude: 42.75 N, Longitude: 122.49 W

Area code: 541

Distribution of median household income in Prospect, OR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Prospect, OR in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.3%
Oregon:

3.9%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 36.3. This is significantly better than average.

City:

36.3
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 4.15. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 24.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.15
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Prospect-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oregon state average. It is 3131% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 212.5 miles away from Prospect center
On 11/8/1980 at 10:27:34, a magnitude 7.2 (6.2 MB, 7.2 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 146.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/1906 at 13:12:21, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 UK) earthquake occurred 329.7 miles away from Prospect center, causing $524,000,000 total damage
On 4/25/1992 at 18:06:04, a magnitude 7.2 (6.3 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.1 MW, Depth: 9.4 mi) earthquake occurred 185.1 miles away from Prospect center, causing $75,000,000 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 173.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/15/2005 at 02:50:54, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 MW, Depth: 9.9 mi) earthquake occurred 204.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jackson County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 5, Floods: 4, Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Airports located in Prospect:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Prospect:

  • Southern Oregon University (about 41 miles; Ashland, OR; Full-time enrollment: 4,650)
  • Oregon Institute of Technology (about 50 miles; Klamath Falls, OR; FT enrollment: 2,900)
  • Rogue Community College (about 52 miles; Grants Pass, OR; FT enrollment: 3,600)
  • Lane Community College (about 92 miles; Eugene, OR; FT enrollment: 6,373)
  • University of Oregon (about 95 miles; Eugene, OR; FT enrollment: 23,329)
  • Central Oregon Community College (about 108 miles; Bend, OR; FT enrollment: 5,217)
  • Linn-Benton Community College (about 131 miles; Albany, OR; FT enrollment: 4,511)

Public high school in Prospect:

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Notable locations in Prospect: Prospect Branch Library (A), Prospect Fire Department (B), United States Forest Service Prospect Ranger District (C), Prospect Ranger Station (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Aiken Family Plot (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Cod Creek (A), Mill Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Prospect: Prospect State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Prospect Historical Hotel (391 Mill Creek Drive).

Jackson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Prospect and their reported violations in the past:

USFS HART-TISH PICNIC SITE (Population served: 150, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
PROSPECT HOTEL (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-20-2008)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-30-2009)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JAN-24-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
PROSPECT CAFE AND TROPHY ROOM (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 11 routine major monitoring violations
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
PROSPECT RV PARK (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
Oregon:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

72.4%
Whole state:

63.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.9%
Whole state:

8.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Prospect:

Marital status in Prospect, OR
  • Never married: 12.8%
  • Now married: 67.9%
  • Separated: 3.1%
  • Widowed: 1.9%
  • Divorced: 14.3%

For population 25 years and over in Prospect:

  • High school or higher: 98.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.1
Oregon average:

11.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Prospect, OR (based on Jackson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant25,890122
Catholic16,5656
Other10,05744
Mainline Protestant5,25223
Orthodox1002
None145,342-
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: 33
Jackson County:

1.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 6
Jackson County:

0.30 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

0.33 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 45
This county:

2.26 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.01 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 33
Jackson County:

1.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 199
This county:

10.00 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

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

7.9%
State:

7.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Jackson County:

23.2%
Oregon:

25.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.1%
Oregon:

14.2%

Strongest AM radio stations in Prospect:

  • KGRV (700 AM; 25 kW; WINSTON, OR; Owner: PACIFIC CASCADE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KAPL (1300 AM; 20 kW; PHOENIX, OR; Owner: APPLEGATE MEDIA, INC.)
  • KTMT (580 AM; 10 kW; ASHLAND, OR; Owner: MAPLETON COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KRTA (610 AM; 5 kW; MEDFORD, OR; Owner: OPUS BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • KPNW (1120 AM; 50 kW; EUGENE, OR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDUN (1030 AM; 50 kW; REEDSPORT, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KAJO (1270 AM; 10 kW; GRANTS PASS, OR; Owner: GRANTS PASS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KMED (1440 AM; 5 kW; MEDFORD, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KAGI (930 AM; 5 kW; GRANTS PASS, OR; Owner: SOUTHERN OREGON STATE COLLEGE)
  • KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KAGO (1150 AM; 5 kW; KLAMATH FALLS, OR; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KKJX (960 AM; 5 kW; KLAMATH FALLS, OR; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Prospect:

  • KKRB (106.9 FM; KLAMATH FALLS, OR; Owner: WYNNE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KLDZ (103.5 FM; MEDFORD, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KSOR (90.1 FM; ASHLAND, OR; Owner: OREGON STATE BOARD OF HIGHER EDUC.)
  • K222AF (92.3 FM; AZALEA, OR; Owner: FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KAKT (105.1 FM; PHOENIX, OR; Owner: MAPLETON COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KTMT-FM (93.7 FM; MEDFORD, OR; Owner: MAPLETON COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K205DM (88.9 FM; GLIDE, OR; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K259AE (99.7 FM; WOLF CREEK, OR; Owner: GRANTS PASS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K254AD (98.7 FM; MEDFORD, OR; Owner: GRANTS PASS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KZZE (106.3 FM; EAGLE POINT, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K261BF (100.1 FM; BLACK BUTTE, ETC., OR; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KRRM (94.7 FM; ROGUE RIVER, OR; Owner: SHIRLEY M. BELL)
  • K290AF (105.9 FM; ROGUE RIVER, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLOV-FM (89.3 FM; WINCHESTER, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K266AC (101.1 FM; ROGUE RIVER, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KROG (96.9 FM; GRANTS PASS, OR; Owner: OPUS BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • KIFS (107.5 FM; ASHLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K216DR (91.1 FM; CENTRAL POINT, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K209CP (89.7 FM; TALENT, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KSMF (89.1 FM; ASHLAND, OR; Owner: STATE OF OREGON/STATE BD HIGHER EDUC)

TV broadcast stations around Prospect:

  • K02JG (Channel 2; PROSPECT, OR; Owner: SOUTHERN OREGON PUBLIC TELEVISION)

Prospect fatal accident list:

Jul 14, 2000 07:30 AM, Usfs 37, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
May 21, 1998 10:27 PM, Mill Creek Drive, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 180ft / 55.4mTotal length
  • $2,906,000Total costs
  • 9,779Total average daily traffic
  • 1,649Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Prospect, OR - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31930-1939
  • 51950-1959
  • 91960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Prospect, OR

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Prospect)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

32 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Fire Station 32 Mill Creek Dr (Lat: 42.751250 Lon: -122.488083), Call Sign: KCQ661,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.130 MHz, 154.280 MHz, Grant Date: 01/26/2022, Expiration Date: 01/14/2032, Registrant: Radio Licensing Services, 4700 Se International Way, Milwaukie, OR 97269, Phone: (503) 659-1240, Email:

  • Flounce Rock 5.5 Mi Sw (Lat: 42.727917 Lon: -122.609194), Structure height: 14 m, Call Sign: KOH311,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.515 MHz, 153.515 MHz, Grant Date: 12/11/2010, Expiration Date: 02/04/2021, Cancellation Date: 05/23/2011, Registrant: Pacificorp, 825 Ne Multnomah St 1500 Lct, Portland, OR 97232-2149, Phone: (503) 813-6915, Fax: (503) 813-6892, Email:

  • PROSPECT 3 FOREBAY, Prospect 3 Forebay, 8km East Of (Lat: 42.721111 Lon: -122.419167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 56 m, Call Sign: WQPL497,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.695 MHz, Grant Date: 03/24/2022, Expiration Date: 06/20/2032, Certifier: James Stahl Pe, Registrant: Pacificorp, 825 Ne Multnomah Street Lct 700, Portland, OR 97232, Phone: (503) 813-5845, Fax: (503) 813-6434, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: KC7PYD, Grant Date: 03/21/1996, Expiration Date: 03/21/2006, Cancellation Date: 03/22/2008, Registrant: Robert N Mc Laughlin, 2480 Mill Creek Dr, Prospect, OR 97536

  • Call Sign: WA6WGD, Licensee ID: L00767793, Grant Date: 02/18/2004, Expiration Date: 03/22/2014, Cancellation Date: 03/23/2016, Certifier: Garrison D Wilson, Registrant: Garrison D Wilson, Prospect, OR 97536

  • Call Sign: WA6WNT, Licensee ID: L00767794, Grant Date: 02/18/2004, Expiration Date: 03/22/2014, Cancellation Date: 03/23/2016, Certifier: Carol L Wilson, Registrant: Carol L Wilson, Prospect, OR 97536

  • Call Sign: WB7EHU, Grant Date: 01/20/1999, Expiration Date: 06/01/2003, Cancellation Date: 06/02/2005, Registrant: Russell C Albee, 403a Red Blanket Rd, Prospect, OR 97536-9719

  • Call Sign: KD7LEL, Licensee ID: L00304734, Grant Date: 10/12/2011, Expiration Date: 12/09/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/10/2022, Certifier: Nathan J Overbey, Registrant: Nathan J Overbey, Prospect, OR 97536

  • Call Sign: KD7QOD, Licensee ID: L00492415, Grant Date: 02/18/2022, Expiration Date: 03/29/2032, Certifier: Scott A Mattie, Registrant: Scott A Mattie, 322 Salter Ln., Prospect, OR 97536

  • Call Sign: KI7ECO, Licensee ID: L02024430, Grant Date: 05/09/2016, Expiration Date: 05/09/2026, Certifier: Christopher W King, Registrant: Christopher W King, Prospect, OR 97536


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: UNGER JOHN L KITFOX II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 729U, N729U, N-729U, Serial Number: 729, Year manufactured: 1992, Airworthiness Date: 05/07/1992, Certificate Issue Date: 04/20/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Richard A Leffler, 767 Mather Rd, Prospect, OR 97536
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182F (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3581Y, N3581Y, N-3581Y, Serial Number: 18254481, Year manufactured: 1962, Airworthiness Date: 12/17/1962, Certificate Issue Date: 08/28/1989
    Registrant (Individual): Ronald P House, Po Box 10, Prospect, OR 97536
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 06/22/2017

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Prospect, OR
  • 46.6%Electricity
  • 36.4%Wood
  • 9.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.4%Utility gas
  • 1.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.9%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Prospect, OR
  • 52.0%Electricity
  • 48.0%Wood


Prospect compared to Oregon state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage 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 are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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