Central Oregon is the state's fastest-growing region and is composed of three counties --Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook.
Jefferson County
Named after Mount Jefferson, the county is home to 19,009 residents. Its county seat is Madras. The county has an extremely low population density of 11 people per square mile. Its incorporated cities are Culver, Madras and Metolius. Unincorporated communities are Ashwood, Camp Sherman and Warm Springs. The average resident is 35 years old, married and has a comfortable family income of $39,151. THERE IS MUCH PRIME RANCH PROPERTY IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, AND BEAUTIFUL HOMES ON ACREAGE ARE FOUND NEAR FAMOUS SMITH ROCK STATE PARK, KNOWN TO ROCK CLIMBERS WORLDWIDE.
Crook County
Home to 19,182 residents, Crook County, gateway to the Ochoco Mountains, also has an extremely low population density at six people per square mile with houses at three per square mile. The average resident is 39 years old, married and has a household income of $35,186. Families average three members and enjoy an income of $40,746. The county seat is Prineville, which is the only incorporated city. Unincorporated communities are Paulina, Post and Powell Butte. MANY RANCHES IN CROOK COUNTY, ESPECIALLY IN POWELL BUTTE, AVERAGE 50 TO 100 ACRES, AND CROPS INCLUDE CATTLE AND HAY DUE TO THE AVAILABILITY OF IRRIGATION. THE COUNTY IS HOME TO QUALITY HORSE TRAINING FACILITIES.
Deschutes County
Deschutes County is named after the nearby river. Its county seat is Bend and the county is home to 115,367 residents. Bend is the metropolitan area of Central Oregon and is the political and economic hub as well. Due to the availability of recreation activities, Deschutes County has recently experienced the most rapid growth of all Oregon counties. Most of the land (51%) is owned by the Forest Service as much of the land is covered by the Deschutes National Forest. The county's cities include Bend, La Pine, Redmond and Sisters. Unincorporated communities are Alfalfa, Brothers, Deschutes River Woods, Hampton, Millican, Sunriver, Terrebonne, Three Rivers and Tumalo. RANCHING IN DESCHUTES COUNTY IS PRIMARILY HOBBY FARMS ON 5 TO 40 ACRES WITH SOME LARGER RANCHES. MANY OF THESE ARE LOCATED NEAR PUBLIC LANDS FOR NEARLY UNLIMITED RIDING AND WALKING. LET ME HELP YOU FIND THE PERFECT CENTRAL OREGEON RANCH FOR YOU.
Bend in Brief
Located in Deschutes County as its county seat, Bend is central Oregon's largest city and is the de facto metropolis. The city is home to about 77,780 people and has a low population density with 2,096 people per square mile. The city is located on the eastern ridge of the Cascade Range along the Deschutes River. Bend is also the place where the Ponderosa Pine Forest becomes the Great Basin plateau. The typical resident is about 35 years old, educated, married, travels 15 minutes to work, and enjoys a family income of $58,800. Bend-La Pine Schools serves Bend, Three Rivers and La Pine with 14 elementary schools, 6 middle schools and 6 high schools. Among those schools there are 2 magnet programs for high-achieving students, an alternative school and a virtual instruction program. A new elementary school is also under way. Post-secondary schools in the area include Central Oregon Community College and the Cascades Campus of Oregon State University. ASK ME FOR MORE WEBSITES DIRECTING YOU TO SPECIAL AREAS OF INTEREST FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
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