Portland

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General Info
Population3,923
Center Elevation725 ft(221 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$277,319
Median Rent
$1,279
Median Income$62,404
Rent Burden25%
Climate & Risks
Days with 5+ Hours of Sun262 days/yr
Avg. High59°F
Avg. Low42°F
Comfort Score45/100Mixed
Temp Swing49°F
Annual Precipitation38"(97 cm)
Annual Snowfall36"(91 cm)
Air Quality
Typical: 402024 modeled avg · 2 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Safety Score76 / 100
School Rating7.7/10
Flood Risk (FEMA)
minimalMinimal Risk
Central Tract Wildfire Risk
minimalMinimal
Internet Access
Fiber: 42%Cable: 59%
Demographics
Median AgeN/A
College EducatedN/A
Remote WorkersN/A
Nature Access
Local Nature & Reserves
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