North Bend

North Bend is a city in Coos County, Oregon, United States with a population of 9,695 as of the 2010 census. North Bend is surrounded on three sides by Coos Bay, an S-shaped water inlet and estuary where the Coos River enters the bay. Native American tribes claimed the Cooos Bay region as their homeland for thousands of years. The city became an incorporated city in 1903 and is located on the Oregon Coast. It has a very humid climate with very little temperature variation throughout the year, with monthly mean temperatures ranging from 46.4 °F (0.8 °C) in December to 60.0 °C in December. In 1916, trains linked the region to other interior settlements and towns, increasing commercial trade and tourism. In the 1930s to 1950s, large-scale growth occurred in North Bend and surrounding areas. Fewer than 10 full sets of myrtlewood tokens are believed to exist to this day, but the remaining pieces have become very valuable through scarcity and interest. The only bank in the city was forced to temporarily close its doors, precipitating a cash-flow crisis for the City of North Bend. In 1960, the city gave up and announced that the tokens would remain legal tender in theCity ofNorth Bend in perpetuity. The last set of tokens is believed to be worth more than $1,000, but they are very rare and very valuable. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that North Bend has a total area of 592 square miles (1309 square miles).

History

Before Europeans visited the Oregon coast, Native American tribes claimed the Coos Bay region as their homeland for thousands of years. Entrepreneurs were drawn to the area's ample natural resources, and sawmills and shipyards at Old Town North Bend and Empire City spurred economic development and attracted workers. The completion of the North Bend Bridge (now Conde McCullough Memorial Bridge) in 1936 and the Roosevelt Highway significantly improved modern transportation connections. In 1916, trains linked the region to other interior settlements and towns. Large national lumber companies set up operations and expanded significantly for the next two decades. Jetty improvements, commercial fishing and crabbing shaped the development of Charleston. Until the 1960s, people occasionally did cash in their tokens, but the remaining pieces have become very valuable through scarcity and historical interest. Fewer than 10 full sets are believed to exist. In the 1930s to 1950s:Shipyards contracted with the U.S. Government to build minesweepers and rescue tugs for World War II defense purposes. The Coos region was largely isolated from the rest of Oregon due to difficulties in crossing the Coast Range and fording rivers. Instead, the Pacific Ocean was used to link people to other areas, including San Francisco. In 1579, Sir Francis Drake is purported to have sought shelter for his ship, the Golden Hinde, around Cape Arago. That was an easier two-day trip compared to traveling inland over rugged terrain. In 1853, the Coo's Bay Commercial Company arrived from the Rogue Valley and created routes for settlers.

Geography

The climate in North Bend and surrounds can be described as a very humid version of the Mediterranean climate or a dry-summer version of an oceanic climate. There is very little temperature variation throughout the year, with monthly means ranging from 46.4 °F in December to 60.1 °F (15.6 °C) in August. The city's annual rainfall is about 64.7 inches (1,643 mm), but totals are less than an inch in July and August. Nearby Cape Blanco is one of the windiest places on Earth, with gusts of 125 miles per hour (201 km/h) or more achieved during severe winter storms. The most recent temperature numbers show North Bend to be the northernmost subtropical climate weather station in North America according to the Trewartha climate classification. There are now eight months averaging above 50 °F and just 12 days with a temperature of freezing or lower. Snow almost never falls in the city, but can be heavy in the adjacent Oregon Coast Range. Fog often blankets the coastal fringe in summer due to the temperature gradient between the cool Pacific Ocean and the warm inland, which serves to keep temperatures markedly cooler than in Eugene or even Seattle. The record high is 96°F (36 °C), set in July 1925, and the lowest on record is 17 °F on December 21, 1990, with the record low being 17 °C on December 20, 1990. The average temperature for the city is 46 °F.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 9,695 people, 4,113 households, and 2,495 families residing in the city. North Bend is the second largest city in Oregon's Bay Area. The city's population dispersal was 24.6% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 24. 6% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median income for a household in North Bend was $33,333, and the median income. for a family was $41,755. The per capita income for the city was $16,703. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was2.87. The racial makeup of the city is 89.3% White, 0.3%. African American, 2.3%, Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0,2% Pacific Islander, 1,3% from other races, and 4.9%. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 5.8%. The city has a population density of 2,473.2 inhabitants per square mile (954.9/km²) and a population share of 47.6%. North Bend's population split is 50.4% male and 52.4%. The median age is 41.3 years. For every 100 females, there are 90.3 males. For each 100 females age 18 and over there are 87.5 males.

Arts and culture

North Bend has a public recreational boat ramp that accesses Coos Bay. The Mill Casino is a Native American gaming entertainment center in North Bend with a hotel, gambling, and restaurants. The Pony Village Mall is an indoor shopping mall. North Bend is home to a public Olympic-sized indoor pool. It is also home to the North Bend Yacht Club, a public sailing club, and a public swimming pool. The North Bend High School is a public high school with an indoor and outdoor swimming pool and a football field. The school is located in the town of North Bend and has a junior high and high school. It also has a senior high school, which has an indoor swimming pool, and an adult day care center. The town has a high school and a junior college, both of which are open to the public. It has a post-secondary school, North Bend College, which offers classes in business, law, and other fields. The city also has an outdoor recreation center, which was completed in 2010 per North Bend's regional urban renewal policy. There is also a public pier and boardwalk area, which were built in 2010. There are plans to build a public skate park in the future. The community has a number of cultural attractions, such as a museum, a library, a park, a theater, a restaurant and a bowling alley. It's home to several Native American tribes, including the Nisqually tribe, which have a casino, a hotel and a casino.

Tribal government

The seat of the Coquille Indian Tribe's tribal government is in North Bend, Oregon. The tribe is a U.S. recognized sovereign tribe of Native Americans. The Tribe owns several businesses, including The Mill Casino and Hotel, an organic cranberry growing and packing operation, and Heritage Place assisted living center, and ORCA Communications, a telecommunications provider.

Education

The North Bend School District provides K12 public education for residents of the area. The district is located in the town of North Bend, Washington. The school district is part of the Washington State Board of Education.

Transportation

The Southwest Oregon Regional Airport near North Bend and Coos Bay is the only commercial airport on the Oregon Coast. The McCullough Memorial Bridge is currently being repainted via Operation Infinity. It is located in the town of North Bend. The bridge is one of the oldest in the state and dates back to the early 1800s. It was the first bridge to be built in the area and was dedicated to the memory of the late William McCullough, who was killed in a car crash in 1883. The current bridge was built in 1969 and is the third in the region. It has been named after McCullough's son, William, who died in a plane crash in 1969. It's located on the north side of the town, near the junction of the two main roads that run through the town. The highway was built to connect North Bend with the rest of the Oregon coast, which is just a few miles away. The road was also built to provide access to the airport, which was established in the mid-19th century. The airport is the first of its kind in the U.S. and is located near the northern tip of the island of Oresund, in what is now known as the Willamette Valley. Its name comes from a Native American word for a type of bird, which means "crest" or "bird" and is used to refer to the area where the airport is located. The name of the highway is also used as a reference for the North Bend-Oresund Highway.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in North Bend, Coos County, Oregon = 87. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 60. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 100. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in North Bend = 3.3 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 3,240 individuals with a median age of 41.1 age the population grows by 1.71% in North Bend, Coos County, Oregon population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 2,623.86 residents per square mile of area (1,013.01/km²). There are average 2.29 people per household in the 4,144 households with an average household income of $39,860 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 12.40% of the available work force and has dropped -4.52% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 18.56%. The number of physicians in North Bend per 100,000 population = 222.6.

Weather

The annual rainfall in North Bend = 63 inches and the annual snowfall = 1 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 163. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 186. 66 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 39.2 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 86, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in North Bend, Coos County, Oregon which are owned by the occupant = 55.49%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 42 years with median home cost = $171,270 and home appreciation of -3.55%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $11.55 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,218 per student. There are 21.7 students for each teacher in the school, 369 students for each Librarian and 738 students for each Counselor. 6.61% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 12.07% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 6.45% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).