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MADRAS
JEFFERSON
COUNTY PROFILE
MOVE * START * GROW
Lake Billy Chinook
Set in the open expanses of the Central Oregon high desert, Jefferson County is home to vibrant communities and prominent
traded-sector businesses. The City of Madras is the closest community in Central Oregon to the Port of Portland and Seattle,
offering a transportation advantage.
Jefferson County is rich in natural resources, including abundant ultra-pure water,
wood products, jetty quality basalt and is the largest agricultural producer in Central
Oregon. The County is also home to several well established specialty manufacturers. Low-cost utilities and a productive workforce make the area a prime location
for business.
Education is important in the County. Voters have historically passed bonds and
recently built the Madras campus of Central Oregon Community College, a new 600
seat performing arts center, a new sports complex and a new K-8 school in Warm
Springs.
Jefferson County is known for its livability, affordability, community spirit and rich mix of
cultures. Family fun amenities include an aquatic center, 5-plex theater, skateboard facility, annual airshow, water and snow skiing, camping, boat races, drag strip, circle track
and more. Homes and land are very affordable and community leaders welcome new
businesses with their friendly “can do” attitude.
Jefferson County’s landscape offers snow-capped mountains, rivers, lakes and high desert plains. While each of Jefferson County's five communities—Madras, Metolius, Culver, Warm Springs and Crooked River Ranch—are unique, all share a common desire for a vibrant future.
For more information, contact:
Janet Brown, Manager
Jefferson County Economic Development
2028 NW Berg Dr
Madras, OR 97741
541-390-6275
[email protected]
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Quick Reference
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Land Availability
Top Employers
Wage Information
Industry Mix
Business Costs
Employment Trends
Housing Costs
Valuations, Tax Rates
Population Growth
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Utilities & Telecommunications
Health & Emergency Services
Transportation
Travel Distances
Topography & Climate
Parks & Recreation
Business Resources
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JEFFERSON COUNTY HAS AMPLE ROOM FOR BUSINESS
Jefferson County offers affordable, accessible, and diverse land choices. Entrepreneurs and business executives are invited to
take a close look at the benefits of locating or expanding a business in Jefferson County. With high speed telecommunications, low cost utilities, a well-established general aviation airport, a dependable and skilled workforce and multi-modal
transportation services, Jefferson County is an ideal location for business enterprises. Additionally, abundant recreational
opportunities make Jefferson County a great place to live. Each community is committed to supporting business with quick
permitting and custom assistance to be operational in the shortest time possible.
There are over 500 acres of flat, bare industrial and airport development zoned land in Madras, with infrastructure at or
nearby. Lot sizes range from less than an acre to 100+ acres. Industrially zoned sites are available in Jefferson County’s five
communities; Madras, Warm Springs, Metolius, Culver and Crooked River Ranch. Public and private land owners are willing
to be creative and work with business owners to MOVE * START * GROW their operations.
JEFFERSON COUNTY’S TOP EMPLOYERS
Jefferson County’s Top 30 Employers
According to the Oregon Employment Department, over 75% of
firms in the State have nine or fewer employees and the average
Oregon firm employs 15 people. In Jefferson County, large employers have operated successfully for decades, contributing to
their ever-expanding workforce, low cost of doing business,
and business-friendly local governments.
More unique are the industries represented by the County’s
larger employers, which include:
 Advanced manufacturing (Keith Manufacturing, Warm
Springs Composite Products, Shielding International and
Earth20).
 Aviation (Erickson Aero Tanker and Erickson Aircraft Collection).
 Building products manufacturing (Bright Wood Corporation and Mid-Columbia Lumber).
 Agriculture and related services (Central Oregon Seeds,
Wilbur-Ellis Ag Services, CHS Ag Services and Helena
Chemical).
 Tribal enterprises (Indian Head Casino, Warm Springs
Power, Warm Springs Telecom, Kah-Nee-Ta Resort, Warm
Springs UAS (drone) Test Range).
Organization
Warm Springs Tribal Government
Bright Wood Corporation
Jefferson Co. School District (509J)
Warm Springs Natural Resources
Deer Ridge Correctional Facility
Keith Manufacturing Co.
St. Charles Madras
Indian Head Casino
Jefferson County
Kah-Nee-Ta Resort
Culver School District
Indian Health Services
McDonald’s Restaurant – Madras
Earth20
Mid-Columbia Lumber
Erickson’s Thriftway – Madras
Crooked River Ranch
Central Oregon Seeds/Basalt Products
Helena Chemical
Warm Springs Composite Products
City of Madras
Warm Springs Geo Vision
CHS Agricultural Products & Services
Shielding International
Wilbur-Ellis Agricultural Services
Erickson Aero Tanker
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Warm Springs
Les Schwab Madras
Warm Springs High Lookee Lodge
Warm Springs Construction
Employment
2014 2015 2016
853
840
775
725
723
688
584
599
575
350
350
350
185
216
181
190
205
190
190
197
199
184
186
168
157
156
163
165
110
200
105
105
95
92
97
100
80
80
75
74
68
63
72
62
70
60
60
60
55
55
55
53
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Agriculture is a predominant source of income for Jefferson
County and Madras is home to Oregon State University’s Central Oregon Agricultural Research Center. According to OSU’s
Extension Economic Information Office, Jefferson County generated $74 million in gross farm sales in 2012, with roughly
80% in crops and 20% in livestock. The County has over 60,000
irrigated acres in high value, specialty crops such as carrot,
grass and flower seed, garlic and mint. Jefferson County’s vast
Source: EDCO, April – June 2016
acreages of rangeland also support livestock, primarily cattle.
Consistent with Oregon’s growth in farm products, Jefferson County has recently seen year over year increases in sales of
farm and ranch commodities.
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2016 AVERAGE WAGES FOR SELECT OCCUPATIONS Below are average hourly wages in Oregon, Washington, and California. The East Cascades region’s wages are typically below those of Oregon, often 10 to 20%. Wages in Washington are typically
higher than Oregon, while California wages routinely run at least 20% higher than those in Oregon.
Occupation
Wage Comparison for Selected Occupations
(annual average, $ per hour)
OR
East Cascades
CA
WA
Accountant/Auditor
Architect, except Landscape & Naval
Carpenter
Chef & Head Cook
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologist
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operator
Computer Programmer
Computer User Support Specialist
Computer Systems Analyst
Customer Service Representative
Dental Hygienist
Electrician
31.65
33.26
20.77
19.49
34.57
18.90
34.69
23.37
40.21
16.64
36.98
33.02
29.24
36.32
20.39
19.03
29.06
18.74
36.49
23.53
37.61
13.93
37.20
27.71
34.71
41.45
24.16
19.60
39.25
18.02
41.93
27.20
43.62
17.92
48.31
29.91
35.56
36.61
25.04
24.93
34.16
25.47
56.27
27.54
46.58
17.77
44.54
31.96
Electrical Engineer
Financial Manager
Food Service Manager
General & Operations Manager
Graphic Designer
Industrial Machinery Mechanic
Industrial Production Manager
Landscape Architect
Marketing Manager
Mechanical Engineer
Medical Transcriptionist
Middle School Teacher, except Special Ed
41.81
50.66
23.56
46.81
23.33
26.39
43.02
27.92
49.52
39.01
18.52
28.22
36.49
46.90
21.35
38.10
21.57
25.97
39.84
23.66
43.95
41.42
17.43
26.92
54.97
62.48
23.20
50.75
26.18
27.27
48.24
38.52
72.90
46.77
23.19
n/a
50.09
54.83
25.88
57.92
26.83
27.20
49.86
31.09
66.67
44.53
21.09
n/a
Multimedia Artist & Animator
Network and Computer Systems Administrator
Paralegal
Physical Therapist
Police/Sheriff Patrol Officer
Receptionist/Information Clerks
Registered Nurse
Secretary/Administrative Assistant, except Legal,
30.39
33.96
26.67
38.17
30.60
13.53
39.87
16.64
n/a
29.87
22.46
36.26
28.18
12.98
39.24
14.89
38.90
41.68
27.91
44.57
43.60
14.20
47.03
18.29
36.92
40.70
27.59
40.79
35.49
15.06
38.29
18.80
42.82
49.23
24.33
18.57
34.21
40.26
22.25
18.54
56.35
58.71
27.22
19.72
56.24
55.38
n/a
n/a
Medical, & Executive
Software Developer, Applications
Software Developer, Systems Software
Supervisor, Administrative & Office Workers
Supervisor, Retail Sales Workers
Truck Driver, Heavy & Tractor-Trailer
19.34
19.09
20.23
21.54
Urban/Regional Planner
36.48
32.72
38.86
37.44
Sources: Oregon Employment Department, Washington State Employment Security Department, and California
Employment Development Department. The data used to create these estimates came from the Occupational
Employment Survey. Data is for Q2 2016 – the most recent data available.
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COVERED EMPLOYMENT & PAYROLL, INDUSTRY MIX
Covered employment refers to jobs that are eligible for unemployment insurance and, as such, is a good barometer of wage
and sector trends. While most employees are covered, notable exceptions include the self-employed, those who work solely
on commission, and some agricultural workers. Wages include commissions, bonuses, vacation and holiday pay, but do not
include benefits.
In the private sector, Manufacturing is the strongest employment segment in Jefferson County with 16% of total payroll dollars. That’s three times
greater than the Tri-County
region as a whole. The next
largest private sector seg(by 2015 payroll)
ment is Natural Resources
Natural resources and
mining
and Mining at 7% of total
Construction
7%
payroll.
Jefferson County Industry Composition
2%
Compared to the TriCounty region, The Government sector plays a far
more dominant role in Jefferson County’s economy
than in Deschutes or Crook
County, a reflection of the
influence of the Confederated Tribes of Warm
Springs, as the bulk of tribal
jobs fall in this category.
Conversely, the Leisure &
Hospitality sector is far less
dominant role than in
Crook or Deschutes.
Total all government
37%
Manufacturing
16%
Trade, transportation
and utilities
12%
Leisure
and
hospitalit
y
Education
9%
and health services
8%
Other services
4%
Information
>1%
Financial activities
2%
Professional and
business services
3%
Jefferson County
Employees
Payroll
Avg.
Annual
Wage
Total all ownerships
6,632
$ 237,340,865
$ 35,787
Total private coverage
4,162
$ 137,251,683
$ 32,977
476
$ 15,649,889
$ 32,877
Industry
Natural resources and mining
Construction
95
$ 4,205,297
$ 44,266
1,077
$ 42,577,940
$ 39,533
Trade, transportation and utilities
807
$ 25,717,136
$ 31,867
Information
26
$ 803,659
$ 30,909
Financial activities
101
$ 3,917,347
$ 38,785
Professional and business services
170
$ 6,819,180
$ 40,112
Education and health services
557
$ 23,742,896
$ 42,626
Leisure and hospitality
593
$ 9,314,092
$ 15,706
Other services
254
$ 4,485,984
$ 17,661
Manufacturing
Total all government
2,469
$ 100,089,182
$ 40,538
Total federal government
124
$ 6,696,096
$ 54,000
Total state government
350
$ 16,662,387
$ 47,606
Total local government
1,994
$ 76,730,699
$ 38,480
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COST OF DOING BUSINESS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
With industrial land costs at $1.00 to $2.00 per square foot, Jefferson County often has the most economical land costs in the region.
Similarly, construction costs are favorable in Jefferson County, with
Bend, Redmond, and Sisters typically at higher rates per square
foot. In terms of lease rates, the City of Madras rate of $0.07 per
square foot per year is the most affordable in the Tri-County region.
Employment land costs in the region are rebounding after seeing as
much as 50% value reductions in
the past few years. Costs do vary by
community, with Jefferson County
having lower lease and construction
rates.
Business Costs in Jefferson County - per square foot
per square
foot
Industrial land costs: $1.00
to $2.00
s
Industrial land lease: $3010/acre/yr or $.07 cents/sf/yr
Construction costs: $40 to $60
Source: EDCO Business Research, April 2016
Business Costs Across the Region
(all costs expressed as costs per square foot)
Category
Industrial land costs
1
Lease rates
Industrial
Commercial
Retail
Construction
Bend
$3.50-$6.00
Deschutes County
Redmond
Sisters
2
$1.00-$4.50 $2.55-$6.00
$0.35-$0.75
$0.75-$1.75
$0.50-$2.00
$50-$75
$0.30-$0.60
$0.50-$1.50
$0.40-$1.50
$50-$75
$0.45-$0.60
$0.85-$1.50
$0.85-$1.50
$35-$75
Crook
Jefferson
County
County
$0.70-$4.50 $0.75-$2.00
$0.20-$0.35 $0.07-$0.45
$0.40-$0.90 $0.45-$0.90
$0.70-$1.00 $0.65-$1.00
$40-$70
$40-$60
Oregon has achieved national status
for being a cost competitive location
Source: EDCO Business Research, May 2014. 1 NNN costs per square foot per month
for business. The table below compares the cost of doing business in Oregon, Washington, and California. Major contributing factors to the Oregon advantage
are no sales tax, no inventory tax, an affordable property tax system, and affordable labor costs. Average industrial, commercial, and residential power costs are nearly half those in California and on average 25% below national averages.
BUSINESS COST COMPARISON – U.S. West Coast
California
Washington
Average Industrial Electricity Rate (Mar. 2016; ¢/kWh)
Business Factor Oregon
5.59¢
10.49¢
4.13¢
Average Industrial Rate for Natural Gas (Dec. 2015, $/kcf)
Average Annual Wage for Production Worker (Q1, 2015)
$5.59
$31,680
$6.92
$32,397
$7.27
$28,825
Base Unemployment Insurance, range of rates (As of July 1, 2015)
State Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates (As of July 1, 2015)
.015 – 5.4%
(base: $35,700)
2.2%
5.4%
.016 – 6.2%
(base: $7,000)
1.3%
5.4%
0.17 – 5.84%
(base: $42,100)
.17%
5.84%
$4,793
$4,712
$4,973
$3.48
1.0% ($0)
13.3% ($1,000,000)
$2.00
8.84% ($0)
None
Sales or Use Taxes on Construction Costs (FY 2013)
$1.37
5.0% ($0)
9.9% ($125,000)
6.6% ($0)
7.6% (>$1M)
None
None
None
None
None
None
7.5%
(Average) 0.98%
8.48%
8.84%
0.13-3.3%
6.5%
(Average) 2.4%
8.9%
8.89%
State Sales Tax Collections Per Capita (FY 2013)
$0
$1,159
$1,978
31.07¢
30¢
37.5¢
State & Local Tax Burden Per Capita (2012)
$4,094.86
$5,237.19
$4,541.48
State Property Tax Collection Per Capita (July 1, 2015)
$1,296
$1,363
Real Estate Transfer Tax
None
0.11%
State Business Tax Climate Index (2016 Tax Foundation)
#11
#48
$1,345
1.28% of sales
price + local
taxes
#12
Min
Max
Average Annual Premium for Employer Sponsored Single Person Health
Insurance (Employer Contribution,2014 data)
Workers’ Comp premium index rate (as of Jan 1, 2014)
State Individual Income Tax Rates (2015)
State Corporate Income Tax Rates (As of July 1, 2015)
Lowest
Highest
Lowest
Highest
State/local gross receipts, operations-based business tax
State & Local Sales Tax Rates (As of July 1, 2015)
State Gasoline Tax Rates (cents per gallon)
(As of July 2015)
State
Local
Combined
Excise tax
None
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Perhaps one of the greatest assets in Oregon is the structure of how corporations are taxed, known as the Single Sales Factor.
The tax rate on corporate income of firms doing business in the state is the greater of a minimum tax based on relative Oregon sales ($150-$100,000, approximately 0.1% of sales by entity) or an income-based levy of 6.6% on taxable income up to $1
million and 7.6% above that.
Relative Oregon sales are responsible 100% in determining U.S. corporate income taxable in Oregon. This single interstate
factor stands in contrast to states that also use factors for property and payroll to apportion taxable income. It is advantageous to a business headquartered or producing tangible goods in Oregon, but selling products throughout the country, or
the world, where it also operates, because its business Oregon tax liability is proportional only to its Oregon customer base,
and that liability does not grow directly as a result of greater investment or employment in Oregon.
How the single sales factor works:
In its Oregon tax return, the business takes the ratio of Oregon sales to total U.S. sales and applies that ratio to its consolidated federal income. The result is Oregon taxable income. Oregon sales are based on where the greater cost of performance
occurs for intangible sales. In the case of tangible goods, Oregon sales include the throwback of sales to customers where the
entity would not otherwise be taxable. (Source: Business Oregon)
This tax policy is a major reason why Oregon is home to Intel’s largest global employment and capital investment. Single sales
factor plays an important role for Nike, Columbia Sportswear, Keen, and other outdoor gear and apparel manufacturers’ continued growth of headquarters, R&D and warehouse operations.
Average industrial, commercial, and residential power costs are nearly half those in California and on average 25% below national averages. With steady in-migration, labor costs are also among the most affordable on the West Coast.
Attempting to understand all cost factors in different states and how those impact your specific business can be a daunting
task. Some cost factors such as the efficiency and approach of regulatory oversight (i.e. implementation of federal EPA rules)
can be dramatically different from state to state but virtually impossible to place a dollar value for comparison purposes. The
table below attempts to provide, in summary form, a framework by which to inventory and compare costs for a manufacturing company with 20 employees and one with 200 employees. This example does not factor or include cost savings offered
by incentive programs in either state. Oregon offers more incentive programs to traded-sector businesses than Washington
and California combined. PLUS, Jefferson County is able to offer a Rural Enterprise Zone to qualifying companies.
This additional incentive is not available in many other areas.
20-Employee Firm, Urban Location
1
Oregon
California
Idaho
Washington
$142,014
$206,706
$147,258
$134,616
$1,045,000
$1,053,280
$947,980
$1,184,900
$191,433
$237,811
$183,220
$249,586
$6,869
$10,400
$5,944
$19,193
Property tax
$141,360
$74,080
$102,960
$59,360
3
$0
$16,734
$11,956
$52,819
Tax on capital purchases (first year only)
$0
$239,800
$18,000
$204,240
Total operating costs, initial capital taxes
$1,526,675
$1,822,077
$1,405,362
$1,851,894
+ $295,402
($121,313)
+ $325,219
Energy costs
Employee gross payroll
Payroll taxes/insurance
2
Corporate income or gross receipts taxes
Other taxes
1
Difference from Oregon
1 Location affects estimators only for property taxes.
2 Payroll taxes include federal Social Security & Medicare, but not local levies.
3 "Other taxes" includes any relevant business tax that would apply to the business scenario used in the example, including state franchise
taxes or sales & use taxes on current purchases. Table source: Business Oregon website.
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Workers Compensation Insurance
th
Workers’ compensation costs in Oregon are the 8 lowest in the county, highly favorable compared to other states. The
“pure premium” is the portion of the premium employers pay insurers to cover anticipated claims costs for job-related injuries and deaths. State officials attribute the decrease to a focus on improving worker safety, getting injured workers treated
and back on the job quickly, as well as the initial impact of medical cost control strategies. The “pure premium” rate has either remained the same or decreased for 23 of the past 25 years. At $1.35, it’s currently the lowest it has been in 20 years,
making this cost among the lowest in the country for employers.
According to the Workers' Compensation Division of Oregon OSHA,
Oregon workers’ compensation costs, already among the lowest in
the nation, will drop in 2016 for the third-straight year, by an average of 5.3 percent.
For manufacturers in places like California, the cost savings of workers’ compensation insurance in Oregon can be substantial.
Even a company with 50 employees can realize six-figure annual savings on this one cost factor alone.
EMPLOYMENT TRENDS
From 2014 to 2015, jobs in the nation decreased by a rate of 2.34%. Oregon outpaced the nation’s job growth. Jefferson
County added 250 jobs in May 2015, significantly more than the typical addition of 170 jobs. Over the past year, May 2014 to
May 2015, Jefferson County added 370 jobs. Jefferson County’s rate of job growth, 6.1%, was the second fastest of Oregon’s
36 counties. The majority of growth remains split between manufacturing and local government, which includes tribal employment.
EMPLOYMENT GAINS IN THE PAST DECADE
Additionally, over the past decade more jobs were created in the tri-county area than four of the other five MSAs combined
(excluding Portland), which represent a population base that is roughly four times that of Central Oregon. Holding strong,
Jefferson County is experiencing a significant uptrend in jobs created, with a 6.1% increase.
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UNEMPLOYMENT TRENDS
This chart provides a five-year perspective on unemployment in the Tri-County area. Since early 2011, unemployment rates
have been reduced significantly. The unemployment rate dropped to 6.5% in Jefferson County, down from 7.3% in March
2015, a statistically significant decline.
Because of Central Oregon’s sustained strong in-migration, job creation typically lags population growth, a reason why historically, Oregon’s unemployment rate tracks higher than the national rate. However, as of March 2016, Central Oregon’s unemployment rate was 0.2% lower than the national rate.
HOUSING COSTS
Average Monthly Rent
The Central Oregon rental market began tightening
in 2010 and continues to face heightened demand
in the midst of constrained supply. According to the
Central Oregon Rental Owners Association, current
vacancy rates have shrunk to very low single digits
(one percent in some cases as of April 2014), down
from 12.4% in 2009.
Average Monthly Rent for a 3 Bedroom House ($)
Area
Bend
Redmond/Terrebonne
Madras/Culver
Prineville
La Pine
Sunriver
Sisters
2008
1005
885
842
846
853
967
950
2009
1003
884
834
790
890
1000
n/a
2010
969
863
849
809
905
991
913
2011
1012
911
817
847
861
896
850
2012
1231
975
800
835
889
1086
922
2013
1110
952
765
755
838
1066
875
As in-migration to Central Oregon continues, demand
for rental housing outstrips supply, exerting pressure
Source: Central Oregon Rental Owners Association (COROA); February 2014
on prices and generating growing interest in multifamily residential construction, particularly in Bend and Redmond. In the last year, two and three bedroom rental houses increased
more on a percentage basis than apartments and duplexes. Despite very low vacancies, 2013 average prices for a 3 bedroom home
were down slightly from 2012 in all Central Oregon communities according the most recent annual survey. Our expectation is that
2014 annual rental figures to be up sharply in Bend, Redmond, Prineville and Sisters amidst strong in-migration and near record low
vacancies.
Jefferson County has historically tracked lower in rent than adjacent counties. Because of this, housing in Jefferson County is
particularly affordable.
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Home Prices
Jefferson County continues to offer home buyers the best value in the Tri-County region.
As with much of the rest
of the country, residential property prices
peaked to all-time highs
in 2007 and declined in
value by as much 40% in
the following years.
Prices are now rebounding substantially. Both
median and average
home prices increased in
2013 across the region,
but are still below 2005
levels. Simply stated,
housing affordability in
the Central Oregon region has been preserved
over the past decade visà-vis other popular metros across the country.
REAL ESTATE
DEVELOPMENT TRENDS
Home Prices of Existing Single Family Homes
(residential, less than one acre, $)
Median Sales Price
2009
2010
2011
2012
112,000 91,100 79,900 87,000
212,000 191,750 190,000 220,395
147,500 123,450 116,000 132,000
109,000 99,900 88,200 94,950
286,250 223,750 201,000 245,000
2013
126,725
269,000
175,000
133,000
300,000
Sunriver
462,500 575,000 548,547 555,738 402,000 417,500 375,000 350,000
Jefferson County 133,500 165,080 177,950 139,950 89,900 69,950 69,900 71,550
U.S.
219,000 221,900 217,900 196,600 172,100 173,200 166,200 176,800
Average Sales Price
Crook County
154,906 212,173 224,151 206,874 145,040 120,537
94,540 113,911
Bend
334,570 406,122 426,044 353,142 266,319 245,069 238,186 263,556
Redmond
226,238 292,268 286,543 245,204 170,739 142,402 137,214 148,086
La Pine
163,971 202,331 237,665 180,153 126,606 110,632 107,238 100,906
Sisters
449,979 514,259 526,626 437,636 372,483 295,488 248,019 294,247
Sunriver
501,764 627,345 637,734 628,979 458,614 455,550 398,948 381,530
Jefferson County 131,493 170,228 187,367 144,146 145,040 78,376
77,010 74,939
U.S.
267,400 268,200 266,000 242,700 216,900 220,000 214,300 225,500
364,000
84,950
197,100
Crook County
Bend
Redmond
La Pine
Sisters
2005
149,375
279,900
198,818
148,450
394,250
2006
195,500
351,978
262,749
183,500
460,000
2007
199,450
345,000
250,000
215,000
415,000
2008
177,500
289,450
216,000
160,000
367,450
148,124
317,735
197,015
146,802
317,316
408,326
91,748
NA
Sources: Central Oregon Association of Realtors (COAR), National Association of Realtors
Building activity is steadily increasing in Jefferson County and throughout Central Oregon. Central Oregon’s commercial real
estate market is marked by substantial positive absorption trends. In their quarterly POINTS newsletter, Compass Commercial
Real Estate observes that Central Oregon’s commercial real estate market is experiencing strong growth and low vacancy rates
in the retail and office sectors.
Demand for commercial real estate is increasing in all three counties. Vacancy rates are declining while lease rates are improving. Agricultural land in Jefferson County is selling substantially better than in the past several years.
Real Estate – Estimated Real Market Values (in $billions)
County
Crook
Deschutes
Jefferson
Tri-County
2000 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
1.04 2.56 3.95 3.80 2.56 2.09 1.76 1.70 1.81
11.18 28.38 36.92 37.67 33.14 23.49 21.6 21.00 22.13
1.52 2.36 2.83 2.98 2.96 2.58 2.41 2.32 2.32
13.74 33.30 43.70 44.45 37.18 28.05 25.77 25.02 26.26
Source: County Assessors in Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties. Each County’s fiscal
year ends in June and data shown reflect that timeframe.
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VALUATIONS
Real Market Value
Real market values for each county in the Tri-County region are highlighted in the adjacent table. Real market value for Jefferson
County held steady the past two years.
Banks and Credit Unions in Jefferson County
Financial Institutions
There are seven financial institutions – five banks, one credit
union and one tribal credit enterprise – represented in Jefferson County. As of June 2013, the most currently available data
from FDIC, the total deposit base for the FDIC-insured institutions totaled $146.4 million (Warm Springs Credit Enterprise is
not FDIC insured).
Warm Springs Credit Enterprise
Washington Federal
Wells Fargo Bank
Sources: FDIC Summary of Deposits, EDCO Business Research
Financial Institution Deposits in Central Oregon
Investment & Wealth Management Firms
Reflecting higher than average deposit wealth, Central
Oregon also supports a significant number of financial
planning and investment firms. Many of these firms
also provide wealth management for clients nationwide.
Bank of the Cascades
Columbia State Bank
Mid Oregon Credit Union
U.S. Bank
(in millions)
County
Crook County
Deschutes County
Jefferson County
Tri-County Total
2001
2006
2012
$123
$1,164
$92
$1,379
$261
$2,294
$123
$2,678
$206
$2,351
$139
$2,696
2013
$205
$2,450
$146
$2,801
% Growth
2001-13
67.5%
102.0%
51.1%
95.5%
Source: FDIC Summary of Deposits as of 6/30 for each year.
Building Permits
Permit Activity in Jefferson County
Building activity in Central Oregon has not approached the
high-water mark of 2006, but it rebounded noticeably in 2013.
Jefferson County followed suit, with an uptick over the past
twelve months. Commercial/industrial permits were up significantly in 2013 over 2011-12, both in raw numbers and valuation.
Residential
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
103
52
36
38
19
28
23
Commercial
Industrial
19
7
8
1
4
5
10
Source: Jefferson County Building Department
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Valuation
$19,759,571
$11,505,247
$11,386,416
$12,835,529
$5,972,078
$10,838,826
$37,740,812
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POPULATION GROWTH
Populations in Central Oregon
1990
2000
Area
Oregon
Crook County
Prineville
Unincorporated
Deschutes County
Bend
La Pine
Redmond
Sisters
Unincorporated
Jefferson County
Culver
Madras
Metolius
Unincorporated
Tri-County Total
2,842,321 3,421,399
14,111
19,184
5,355
7,358
8,756
11,826
74,958
115,367
20,447
52,029
Not yet incorporated
7,165
13,481
708
959
46,638
48,898
13,676
19,009
570
802
3,443
5,078
450
729
9,213
12,400
102,745
153,560
2010
3,837,300
21,020
9,260
11,760
157,905
76,740
1,660
26,225
2,040
51,240
21,750
1,365
6,050
710
13,625
200,675
2013
3,919,020
20,690
9,270
11,420
162,525
78,280
1,670
26,590
2,115
53,570
22,040
1,370
6,255
705
13,710
205,225
Jefferson County has grown at a steady rate that exceeds that of Oregon and the nation. In Jefferson
County, Madras continues to grow at a steady pace,
exceeding the rate of growth in Oregon over the past
twelve years.
Source: Population Research Center, PSU. 1990 and 2000 Census numbers are for
April 1 of that year, 2013 data is for July 1, 2013.
Population Projections 2015 - 2050
Area
2000
2010
2012
2015
2020
2030
2040
2050
Oregon
3,431,100 3,837,300 3,883,735 4,001,600 4,252,100 4,768,000 5,203,000 5,588,500
Tri-County Total 154,577 200,675 202,730
210,640 228,442 265,104 296,753 323,049
Crook
19,226
21,020
20,650
21,124
21,933
23,821
26,117
28,496
Deschutes
116,278 157,905 160,140
166,892 182,455 214,288 241,223 262,958
Jefferson
19,073
21,750
21,940
22,625
24,054
26,995
29,413
31,595
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (2000, 2010); Portland State University (2012); Oregon Office of Economic Analysis (2015 – 2050).
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EDUCATION
Public Schools
Central Oregon schools in Jefferson County, Crook County, and
Deschutes County School Districts serve an area of greater than
7,800 square miles. Nearly 33,000 students attend 62 schools. TriCounty districts operate 29 elementary schools, 13 middle schools,
and 11 high schools as well as a diverse array of charter and community schools.
Of the area’s teachers, nearly 99% meet Highly Qualified standards
and over 65% hold a Master’s Degree or higher. In the 2012-13
State School Report Card, 20 of schools in the Tri-County area
earned a performance assessment of “Outstanding”, the state’s
highest rating.
School District
Students
Schools
3,506
11
crookcounty.k12.or.us
16,905
7,055
1,688
28
13
3
bend.k12.or.us
2,915
670
32,739
7
3
65
Jcsd.k12.or.us
Crook County
Crook SD
Deschutes County
Bend-La Pine SD
Redmond SD
Sisters SD
Jefferson County
Jefferson SD 509J
Culver SD
Tri-County Total
Website
U
U
redmond.k12.or.us
U
sisters.k12.or.us
U
culver.k12.or.us
U
NA
Source: Oregon Department of Education; local school districts
Public Schools in Jefferson County
There are four school districts within Jefferson County. The largest, Jefferson
County School District 509-J, serves the communities of Madras, Metolius, Warm
Springs, and Antelope. Nearby Culver School District #4 serves the farming
community of Culver and surrounding area. Ashwood School District and Black
Butte School District serve the other outlying areas.
School
Madras/Warm Springs-509J
Madras High School
Jefferson County Middle School
Buff Intermediate
Madras Primary School
Metolius Elementary
Warm Springs Elementary
Big Muddy Elementary
Culver School District
Jefferson County 509-J’s student population continues to grow, with 2,915 students enrolled in its seven schools. In Jefferson County, voters historically pass
bonds for education. In the last year, bonds have built a new K-8 school opening
fall 2014 in Warm Springs. Also opening fall 2014, voter approval built a new
state of the art 600 seat performing arts center in Madras, as well as a new
Source: Local School Districts
Sports Complex, football field, competition track and stadium. The District
proudly serves a diverse population of nearly an equal percentage of Caucasian,
Native American and Hispanic students along with 2 percent of other ethnicities represented.
Enrollment
2,915
770
634
320
411
301
461
18
670
Voters in the Culver School District also passed a multi-million dollar bond to build a new elementary school and upgrades on
current facilities. Construction is underway in 2014. The Culver District operates on one campus with an elementary, middle
school and high school that offer small class sizes and a close connection between students of all ages. Culver High School
has a high graduation rate, 100 percent in the 2012 – 2013 school year.
Both Culver and Madras High Schools have launched internship programs in partnership with local businesses where
high school students work with business professionals to get an in-depth knowledge of career opportunities in over 20 focus
areas. With this exposure, students are better able to plan their course studies and advanced education needs.
Central Oregon Community College (COCC) – Madras Campus
In late 2011, through yet another voter approved bond, the COCC Madras Campus opened with an initial enrollment of 230
students the first term. Enrollment continues to grow as do the variety of classes offered. With spectacular views of the Cascade Mountains, COCC Jefferson County Open Campus is a collaborative partnership between the Jefferson County Education
Council, COCC and OSU whose mission is to build and grow the continuum of education from K-12 through all levels of higher
education. For more information: www.cocc.edu/madras or call 541 550 4100. For more information on OSU Open Campus:
www.oregonopencampus.org/jefferson or call 541 550 4133.
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Oregon State University – Central Oregon Agricultural Research Center, Madras
Oregon State University’s Agricultural Research Center is located on farm land just north of Madras in Jefferson County. This
puts the facility at the center of 60,000+ acres of irrigated crop land and in the center of Central Oregon Seed Production.
High value, specialty crops provide the core of this progressive agricultural community. Jefferson County has the most intense production of hybrid carrot seed in the world growing nearly all seed used to plant fresh market carrots in the U.S. A
significant amount of the seed is exported to Europe and Japan. Info: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/coarc/.
Oregon State University – Jefferson County Extension
OSU Extension provides a front door to OSU and has been part of Jefferson County since 1935, providing the community with
research-based knowledge and education, including 4-H, agriculture, small acreages, landscaping, livestock, family and community development and leadership training. For more information: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/jefferson/ or call 541
475 3808.
Demand for Higher Education
The populace of Central Oregon has a strong
interest in pursuing higher education and improving their vocational skills. The chart to the
right shows enrollment for OSU-Cascades over
the past 12 years. The last few years of enrollment increases, or “demand” for higher
education, have been driven by several forces: Central Oregon’s growing population
base, the national economic recession, and
job training and re-training. Additionally,
OSU Cascades Campus is gaining in reputation, attracting more students, and expanding its program offerings.
EDCO works in partnership with Central Oregon Community College (COCC) and OSUSources: OSU-Cascades & Central Oregon Community College. Fall term enrollment.
Cascades to ensure that program offerings
align with business needs. Both institutions have top leaders that serve as Directors on EDCO’s Regional Board.
Central Oregon Community College (COCC)
Central Oregon Community College (COCC) operates campuses in Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville. Founded in 1949,
COCC (www.cocc.edu, 541-383-7700) is Oregon’s oldest community college. The College offers transfer/lower division programs, mirroring the first two years of a university education at a fraction of the cost, plus career and technical education
programs to move students into local industry jobs.
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is operated by COCC and provides active support for Central Oregon’s small
businesses. EDCO works closely with the SBDC to provide programs, counseling and market research assistance for entrepreneurs at the earliest stages of development.
COCC’s Business and Employee Development department delivers industry-specific courses and workshops tailored to business and industry’s changing needs. The College also offers a wide range of continuing education for personal and professional development.
The Central Oregon Community College District encompasses all of Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson Counties, as well as the
southern part of Wasco and northern portions of Klamath and Lake Counties. A seven-member board of directors governs the
College, with members of that board elected from geographic zones in the District. The District covers a 10,000-square-mile
area, making it larger than eight of the U.S. states. 50 minutes south of Madras, the 200-acre Bend campus includes 26 buildings and amenities for students. For more information, visit www.cocc.edu.
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Central Oregon Community College (COCC) cont’d.
Just thirty minutes south of Madras, COCC’s Redmond Campus is home to the region’s Manufacturing and Applied Technology Center, a technical training facility with certificate and degree programs readying students for jobs in the manufacturing
field. Scheduled to open in the fall of 2014, COCC’s new $12.5 million Technology Education Center will further serve Central
Oregon’s business and workforce needs at the Redmond Campus. This facility will house the Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence and Development (CEED) and courses and programs in Non-Destructive Testing and Inspection, Digital Arts and Media
and Flexible Technology. For more information, visit www.cocc.edu/redmond or 541-504-2900.
Additional Colleges and Universities
Additional accredited academic institutions have a presence in Central Oregon, typically combining evening and occasional
weekend classes in conjunction with distance learning.




Concordia University, offers an MBA locally (1-866-288-3931)
Eastern Oregon University Division of Distance Education (541-385-1137)
George Fox University (1-800-631-0921)
Linfield College - Central Oregon Center (541-388-2986)
 Oregon Institute of Technology, Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, via COCC
UTILITIES SERVING CENTRAL OREGON
Electric Companies
Jefferson County providers of electric power are:
 Pacific Power (PPL), 888-221-7070
 Central Electric Cooperative (CEC), 541-548-2144
Average 2013 Electricity Rates
(in cents, per kwh)
For all sectors, Oregon’s electrical rates are well below the national
average. For industrial customers, Central Oregon providers offer rates up
to nearly 20% below the U.S. average and over 50% below those in neighboring California.
Service Class
Industrial
Commercial
U.S.
7.02
10.57
CA
10.66
13.50
OR
6.16
8.82
CEC
5.52
5.63
PPL
6.84
8.56
Sources: EDCO, U.S. Dept. of Energy Administration Table 5.6.B
Natural Gas
Natural gas is available throughout most of Jefferson County, with
Natural Gas Rates
User
Base Charge
Cost Per Therm
the exception of Culver, Crooked River Ranch, and Warm Springs,
Commercial
$3.00
$0.80
and is supplied by Cascade Natural Gas Corporation (888-522Industrial
$12.00
$0.73
1130) serving more than 44,000 industrial, commercial and resiLarge
Volume–General*
Included
$0.69
dential customers in Central Oregon. Potential users for the
*Requires
specific
contract
and
usage
conditions;
1
therm
=
1,000
BTUs
Large Volume–General Service rate should contact EDCO for
additional information about their potential usage conditions. Transmission to the region is provided by 36 and 42 inch high
capacity lines that run from Canada to southern California.
Water Connection Charges
Meter
Charge
Water System & Rates
5/8 – 3/4”
$1,200
1”
$1,350
Formed in 1919, Deschutes Valley Water District (DVWD) serves the Cities of Culver, Metolius
2”
$1,480
and Madras from pure artesian wells at Opal Springs, five miles southwest of Culver with
3”
$1,735
11,700 gallons per minute (gpm) pumping capacity and storage facilities strategically placed.
4”
$2,100
Opal Springs flow at approximately 108,000 gpm at 53.8 degrees Fahrenheit with no seasonal
Source: Deschutes Valley
variation or change in flow, temperature or pH since the springs were first tested in 1925. No
Water District
volatile organic or synthetic compound (herbicides or pesticides) have been detected. The
springs are a ground water source, unaffected by surface water.
Rates are $18 per month for up to 700 cubic feet (cf) serviced by DVWD and $23.40 per month up to 500 cf serviced by the
City of Madras. Crooked River Ranch and Warm Springs each have their own water systems. Contact EDCO’s Jefferson County Office for additional information.
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Sewer Rates
The sewer rate for Culver and Metolius is $36 per Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU); Madras is $45 per EDU. Crooked River
Ranch and Warm Springs are on septic systems.
TELECOMMUNICATION
Jefferson County is served by world class telecommunications providers. CenturyLink, the incumbent local
exchange carrier, provides PSTN voice and data services over ADSL, T-Carrier, Frame-Relay, and ISDN.
Digital television service, VOIP, and high-speed residential and commercial Internet services are provided
by Crestview Cable Communications and BendBroadband. Quantum Communications provides business
fiber transport services.
Telecom Providers in Jefferson County
BendBroadband
CenturyLink
Community Broadband
Crestview Cable
Mid Oregon Telephone LLC
Quantum Communications
Warm Springs Telco
Res & Comm’l
Res & Comm’l
Res & Comm’l
Res & Comm’l
Commercial
Commercial
Res & Comm’l
541-382-5551
www.centurylink.com
541-504-6617
541-447-4342
541-475-6746
541-923-5599
541-553-3565
In recent years, BendBroadband expanded services in Jefferson County with HSPA+ over licensed spectrum, providing fixed
and mobile wireless phone and Internet services to business and residential customers. BendBroadband also provides SONET
(T-1 and above) voice trunks to existing PBX switches, SIP trunking to IP PBX switches and hosted PBX switches.
In November 2011, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs opened a tribally-owned telecommunications company, Warm
Springs Telecom, providing phone service, broadband Internet and eventually video to all of the reservation. Federal stimulus funds of $5.6 million continue to help build the company, with plans to expand services off reservation. Warm Springs is
only the ninth of more than 500 tribes in the U.S. to have their own telecommunications company.
HEALTH SERVICES
Top quality health care is one of Central Oregon’s crown jewels. Central Oregon has a high concentration of world-class physicians and specialists, attracted to the area for its high quality-of-life. The region’s research and care in cardiology and orthopedics lead the nation. St. Charles Health System owns and operates medical centers in Madras, Prineville, Redmond and
Bend (Oregon's only Level II Trauma Center east of the Cascades). In 2012, Thomson Reuters recognized St. Charles as one of
the best health systems in the nation for quality and efficiency for the fourth year running.
Located in Madras, St. Charles-Madras is a rural 25-bed acute care facility designated as a Critical Access Hospital. Originally
founded in 1967 as Mt. View Hospital District, St. Charles Madras has a long history of community involvement and actively
promoting health throughout Jefferson County’s diverse communities. Excellent clinical quality has earned St. Charles Madras
a patient satisfaction ranking in the 91st percentile for hospitals nationwide. The hospital also received recognition as a Mentor Hospital by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and was named the 2009 Oregon Rural Quality Leader by the Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems.
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St. Charles Madras offers a wide array of health services, including 24-hour emergency care, intensive/cardiac care, Orthopedic Surgery, Endocrinology, Neurosurgery, Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery. Care by a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified
Diabetes Educator (CDE) is also available. As part of their continued commitment to Central Oregon communities, St. Charles
recently invested in a Family Birthing Center in Madras.
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FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
Jefferson County Fire District #1 serves over 14,000 citizens in over 200 square miles from two fire stations in Madras and
Culver. Comprised of 65 well-trained volunteers plus five full-time staff, they are first responders with medical, hazmat, and
high-angle rescue, as well as grassland fire suppression. The Jefferson County Fire District is augmented by Jefferson County
EMS for medical and transporting assistance.
Warm Springs Fire and Safety, Crooked River Ranch Fire, and Three Rivers Fire each provide fire and ambulance service to
their communities throughout Jefferson County. All of these Districts provide excellent service and have mutual aid agreements with each other to provide extra coverage when needed.
TRANSPORTATION
Commercial Air & Freight Services
Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM;
www.flyrdm.com) provides commercial
service with 14 departures each day to
Denver, Los Angeles, Portland, Salt Lake
San Francisco, and Seattle. RDM completed a three-year $40 million expanproject, increasing the size of the termisix-fold. In 2013, daily nonstop service
tween RDM and LAX began with AmeriAirlines, bringing the number of carriers
the airport to four (Alaska, American,
United, and Delta).
air
City,
sion
nal
becan
at
Flying Time to Markets Served by
RDM Flying Time
Flight to:
Minutes
Denver, CO
2 hours
24 min
Los Angeles, CA
2 hours 0 min
Portland, OR
0 hours 40 min
Salt Lake City, UT
1 hour 30 min
San Francisco,
2 hours 8 min
CA
Seattle, WA
1 hour 10 min
FedEx, UPS, and the USPS provide air freight and package express services.
Source: Redmond Municipal Airport
(www.flyrdm.com)
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General Aviation and Industrial Park
A center for business activity in Jefferson County, the Madras Airport exemplifies the opportunities that abound in Jefferson
County. The Madras Municipal Airport and industrial site is a rapidly growing Category 4 airport for general aviation and
business use. The Airport is poised for more development with newly added upgrades to the navigational systems, a 5100’
main runway, flat open industrial land with utilities, and a runway rebuild scheduled for 2015. A grass runway will also be
constructed at the Airport in 2015. The Madras Airport is included in the federal National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems
(NPIAS) and has 2,100 acres for future aeronautical and industrial use. The Madras Airport is also home to the annual Airshow of the Cascades, with crowds of over 10,000 attending each August.
A new 40,000 SF hangar facility is leased to Erickson Aero Tanker, LLC as their base for maintenance and operation of firefighting aircraft, MD87s and DC7s. The Erickson Group expanded their Madras operations in 2014 with an additional 65,000
SF hangar and the opening of the Erickson Aircraft Collection in August, housing one of the world’s largest private collections
of war birds.
Motor Freight
Converging in Madras are US Highway 97 and US Highway 26. US 26 is adjacent to the Madras Airport-Industrial Park and is
the main route northwest to Portland, I-5, I-205 and proceeds east through Idaho. US 97 is one mile from the Madras AirportIndustrial Park and is the north-south corridor from Canada to Mexico, and proceeds north to connect with I-84, the eastwest interstate route.
Rail Services
Burlington Northern–Santa Fe and Union Pacific railways share the mainline and provide Madras, Metolius, and Culver direct
rail shipping to the US market, Canada and Mexico. The City of Madras has many rail spurs in its industrial park, including one
close to the Madras Airport. The City of Madras is also currently expanding side rail in the Madras Airport- Industrial Site.
The cities of Metolius and Culver and private landowners also offer side rail at their industrial sites. Further, multimodal
freight offloading is available at the Prineville Freight Depot and at O'Neil Junction close to Redmond, about 25 miles south of
Madras.
Transit within Central Oregon
Cascades East Transit (CET) serves as the regional bus system that connects all Central Oregon communities. Managed by
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC), CET provides service connecting the following communities: Madras,
Warm Springs, Metolius, Culver, Redmond, Bend, La Pine, Prineville and Sisters. The system is designed to get people to work,
school, medical appointments, and other amenities.
Integrated bus connections at designated stops or hubs help extend the system’s reach. Curb-to-curb service may be
planned in advance. Call 541-385-8680 or 866-385-8680 or visit www.cascadeseasttransit.com. Warm Springs also provides
transit to and from their community and The Breeze transit system provides service from Madras and Central Oregon to Portland www.cobreeze.com.
Commute Times
Averaging just 20 minutes, drive times in Central Oregon are very manageable. With a truly regional workforce, it is not unusual for residents to drive from Madras to Redmond or from Prineville to Madras for work. New residents tend to select a
desired community based on its lifestyle and cost, and then find work in the region. See the graphic on the following page.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010
DISTANCES FROM MADRAS
Highway 97, which runs in a north-south direction, goes
through Madras and connects the City to The Dalles in
north central Oregon and to Klamath Falls in south central
Oregon. US Hwy 97 runs from Canada to Mexico.
Highway 26, which runs in a northwest-southeast direction
as it intersects Madras, is the direct route to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and on to Portland. Jefferson
County has the closest access to the Portland metro area of
any Central Oregon city; the Portland International Airport
is just over two hours travel time. US Hwy 26 is adjacent to
the Madras Airport-Industrial Park.
Other major West Coast cities—Seattle, Boise and San
Francisco—are all accessed by a half to a day’s drive.
Distance from Madras, Oregon
City
Redmond
Prineville
Bend
The Dalles
Portland (PDX)
Seattle
Boise
San Francisco
Los Angeles
State
Miles
OR
OR
OR
OR
OR
WA
ID
CA
CA
26
28
43
87
120
285
350
534
864
Drive Time
Hours Minutes
0 hours 30 minutes
0 hours 30 minutes
0 hours 50 minutes
1 hour 40 minutes
2 hours 20 minutes
5 hours 0 minutes
6 hours 30minutes
9 hours 15 minutes
14 hours 0 minutes
Source: Mapquest
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MADRAS/JEFFERSON COUNTY
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TOPOGRAPHY & CLIMATE
Nine volcanic Cascade Mountain peaks, deep canyons,
river, lakes, wild grasslands and pastoral farmlands are
the main features of Jefferson County’s scenic beauty.
The icon of the visual panorama is Oregon’s second
highest peak; Mt. Jefferson, at 10,497’, is snow-capped
year round and is the namesake of the County.
As one travels north in Central Oregon, elevations decline until the Deschutes River is crossed in Warm
Springs. Jefferson County communities range in elevation from 2,798’ at Crooked River Ranch to 2,437’ in
Madras and 1,539’in Warm Springs.
The County is a dry, low-humidity, high desert climate
with annual rainfall of 12.29’’. The highest average
temperature is in July at 88° Fahrenheit; the lowest
average temperature is in January at 24°. Jefferson County has prime agricultural land with sandy loam soil over a volcanic
rock base. Completed in 1946, the North Unit Irrigation Project of reservoirs and canals captures Cascade snow-melt to irrigate over 60,000 acres in Jefferson County.
Madras, Oregon Weather Profile
Average High (°F)
Average Low (°F)
Mean (°F)
Average Precipitation (inches)
Jan
43°
24°
34°
1.3
Feb
49°
27°
38°
0.9
Mar
56°
29°
43°
0.9
Apr
63°
32°
47°
0.8
May
71°
38°
54°
1.0
Jun
79°
43°
61°
0.6
Jul
88°
47°
67°
0.5
Aug
87°
46°
67°
0.5
Sep
79°
39°
59°
0.5
Oct
66°
32°
49°
0.8
Nov
51°
28°
40°
1.4
Dec
43°
33°
33°
1.2
Source: Homefacts.com
PARKS & RECREATION
Recreational activities abound in Jefferson County, offering something for every lifestyle interest year-round. One of the
leading Central Oregon destinations for fishing and water skiing, Lake Billy Chinook is the second largest fresh water
lake/reservoir in Oregon, fed by the Crooked, Deschutes, and Metolius Rivers. Great fishing, camping, and two marinas are
also available at Pelton and Lake Simtustus just north of Lake Billy Chinook. Smith Rock State Park, favored by top rock
climbers, offers unique and challenging climbing in a picturesque setting of rock formations along the Crooked River.
Madras has many recreational options to choose from. The Parks & Recreation District operates the Madras Aquatic Center,
an indoor facility with breathtaking Cascade Mountain views, 3 pools, a 300+ foot water slide and wide variety of aquatic
programs. There are also many large parks, sports fields, golf course, competition-grade skateboard park, and miles of welldeveloped interconnected trail systems. Madras is also home to long standing annual events such as the Airshow of the Cascades, Rockhound Pow-Wow, County Fair, and Eagle Watch. Richardson’s Rock Ranch and the Saturday Market are also
popular stops. Metolius Spike and Rail, Culver Crawdad Fest, Crooked River Ranch golf course, lodging and other amenities,
plus many other events across the County, give residents and visitors much to choose from.
Kah-Nee-Ta Resort, owned by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, offers two year-round outdoor pools heated by natural hot springs, two large water slides, lodging, camping/RV, trail riding, 18-hole golf course and convention facilities. The Pi
Ume Sha Treaty Days Pow-Wow is held each June, as are many other celebrations and events in Warm Springs.
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ADDITIONAL BUSINESS RESOURCES
Business Resources in Jefferson County
City of Madras
www.ci.madras.or.us | 541-475-2344
125 SW E Street, Madras, OR 97741
Crooked River Ranch
www.crookedriverranch.com | 541-548-8939 or
800-637-5435
5195 SW Clubhouse Rd., Crooked River Ranch, OR 97760
Jefferson County
www.co.jefferson.or.us | 541-475-2449
66 SE D Street, Madras, OR 97741
Oregon Employment Department (OED)
www.employment.oregon.gov | 541-475-2382
243 SW 3rd Street, Suite B, Madras, OR 97741
Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
Lonny Macy, Planning Director,
www.warmsprings.com
541-553-1161 | Warm Springs, OR 97761
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC)
www.coic.org | 541-548-8163
2158 SE Airport Way, Redmond, OR 97756
City of Culver
http://cityofculver.net/ | 541-546-6494
200 First Ave., P.O. Box 256, Culver Oregon 97734
Madras/Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
www.madraschamber.com | 541-475-2350
274 SW 4th Street, Madras, OR 97741
City of Metolius
http://www.cityofmetolius.org/ | 541-546-5533
636 Jefferson Ave, Metolius, OR 97741
Madras Pioneer newspaper
www.madraspioneer.com | 541-475-2275
345 SE 5th Street, Madras, OR 97741
MEMBERS OF MADRAS/JEFFERSON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Bright Wood Corporation
Brooks Resources
Central Oregon Basalt Products
Central Oregon Seed, Inc.
CHS
City of Culver
City of Madras
City of Metolius
Columbia Bank
Crooked River Ranch HOA
EartH2O
Indian Head Casino
Inn at Cross Keys
Innovative Business Solutions
Jefferson County
Joe Krenowicz
Keith Manufacturing
Madras Erickson Thriftway
Madras Sanitary Service
Pacific Power
Portland General Electric
Shielding International/Oregon Embroidery
Shirley Metcalf
Skanska USA Group
St. Charles Madras
Tena & Roy Jackson
TS&S Ford
Vanek Farms
Warm Springs Planning
Warm Springs Power & Water
Warm Springs Telecom
Warm Springs Ventures
Wilbur-Ellis
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Janet Brown, Manager
Jefferson County Economic Development
2028 NW Berg Dr
Madras, OR 97741
541-390-6275
[email protected]
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO)
705 SW Bonnett Way, Suite 1000
Bend, OR 97702
Phone: 541-388-3236 | 800-342-4135
www.edcoinfo.com
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