42% of renters here can't afford a 2-bedroom apartment
Sisters
Sisters is a wonderful little town in northwest Deschutes County. The population of Sisters is 1,642. The nearby communities of Camp Sherman and Metolius access services in Sisters. The community’s primary economic engine is tourism. The community is nationally recognized for its urban planning efforts to theme itself with an “Old West” appearance. The community attracts tens of thousand of tourists year round. Sisters has worked hard to become one of the best tourist attractions in Central Oregon. They hoast a wonderful Wine and local Beer festivals. And their Bluegrass festivals is one of the best around.
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Key Poverty Indicators for Sisters |
Sisters |
State |
Nation |
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Percent of individuals living in poverty1 |
10.4 |
13.40% |
13.20% |
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Percent of families living in poverty1 |
7.4 |
9.30% |
9.60% |
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Median household income (shown as a percentage of state median income)2 |
85.50% |
100.00% |
n/a |
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Median household income (shown as a percentage of national median income)2 |
83.30% |
97.40% |
100.00% |
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Percent of population 25 and older lacking a high school diploma1 |
10.2 |
11.50% |
15.50% |
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Percent of population 25 and older having a bachelor’s degree1 |
20.6 |
28.00% |
27.40% |
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Percent of children receiving free and reduced lunch4 |
20 |
46.70% |
62.50% |
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Median mortgage-related costs as a percent of median income6 |
31.10% |
37.30% |
34.70% |
Comparison data will all major cities in Central Oregon
1 From the American Community Survey.
2 From the American Community Survey. State and national percentages are computed.
3 From the Oregon Employment Department’s Oregon Labor Market Information System.
4 From the Oregon Department of Education based on most current available published data.
5 From the Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare Data Book.
6 Data are calculated by dividing median monthly owner cost of households with a mortgage by median household income as reported in the American Community Survey.
2 From the American Community Survey. State and national percentages are computed.
3 From the Oregon Employment Department’s Oregon Labor Market Information System.
4 From the Oregon Department of Education based on most current available published data.
5 From the Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare Data Book.
6 Data are calculated by dividing median monthly owner cost of households with a mortgage by median household income as reported in the American Community Survey.
