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Powers, Oregon

city · Coos County

At a glance

613
Population
$159,900
Median home value (all homes)
47% below U.S. median
$192,844
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,223/mo
Median rent
9% below U.S. median
$48,625
Median household income
38% below U.S. median
34.3 min
Average commute
80.8%
Homes with broadband
68.81%
Locations with fiber available
22.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 92 — 8% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing30% below
Goods & services4% above
Utilities15% below
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost72% above
For business: Oregon is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college85 mi
Nearest community college36 mi
Nearest technical college50 mi
High school graduates89.7%
College graduates6.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Business Oregon
Business Oregon is the state's economic development agency. The Business Oregon Commission oversees the agency's activities to ensure a coherent, integrated approach to economic development and a continuous policy direction that can transcend changes in executive and legislative leadership.
state Marion County Economic Development
Marion County's Economic Development page lists programs such as Business Retention & Expansion (SEDCOR), Chamber & Small Business Support, City Support, Detroit Marinas, Emergent Economic Opportunity Program (EEOP), Opal Creek Promise, Tourism Support, and Youth Employment Program. It describes current projects including expanding rural broadband connectivity, supporting traded-sector businesses, and promoting tourism and workforce development in Marion County, Oregon.
State sales taxNone
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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