Camp Sherman Community Hall · National Register of Historic Places
Camp Sherman’s story
104 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1922Camp Sherman is settled
Camp ShermanOR
A town of 298, settled in 1922.
Photo: [email protected] · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
298
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$735K
−2.1% in a year
Household income
$106K
median
Median age
57.2
years
Jobs based here
50
A commuter town
Is Camp Sherman a good place to live?
64% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Camp Sherman, where Oregon’s towns sit at 27% and U.S. towns at 29%. Only 4 of the 141 Oregon towns we compare have a higher median rent than Camp Sherman. 65% of the land in Camp Sherman is conserved, above both the Oregon town median (4.4%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Camp Sherman Community Hall and Oregon Pacific Railroad Linear Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. Camp Sherman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
298 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Camp Sherman: who provides what
Camp Sherman is unincorporated, so Jefferson County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerCentral Electric Coop10.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMetolius Meadows Prop Owners water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesJefferson CountyJefferson County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Oregon you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereJefferson County Clerk, Elections OfficeJefferson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code9773097730 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Oct 2, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Camp Sherman.
Outdoors
Trail density in Camp Sherman is higher than in most of Oregon or the rest of the country
Camp Sherman’s trail density is 4.4 miles per square mile. 14 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
65.1%conserved
65.1%
conserved · 1,305 of 2,004 acres
14 mi
of trails · 4.4 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Schools
The schools Camp Sherman’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by Black Butte SD 41. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Butte Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 24 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Housing
Homes in Camp Sherman are worth about $735K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Camp Sherman home is worth about $735,000, down 2.1% in a year, 49% above the Oregon typical home. 77% of households own their home in Camp Sherman.
$735KZillow home value
Typical home value
Camp Sherman$735K
Oregon$493K
−2.1%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Very high risk in Camp Sherman, with wildfire at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 84% of U.S. communities.
84risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
WildfireInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
With 0.4 jobs for every working resident, most of Camp Sherman’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Camp Sherman for work: only 3% work in town. The median household income in Camp Sherman is $106,000. Since 2013, Camp Sherman has added 28 jobs, to 50 in 2023.
3%work in town
| Camp Sherman | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $106,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.3% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Camp Sherman3%
Bend14%
Portland10%
Sisters6%
Redmond5%
64 mi
median commute distance
50
jobs based in Camp Sherman
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Camp Sherman has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Camp Sherman has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 26° and about 85 inches of snow falls in a winter.
85″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–42°
Spring33–58°
Summer45–80°
Fall34–61°
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
More of Camp Sherman’s adults have diabetes than in the typical Oregon or U.S. town
17% of Camp Sherman adults have diabetes. Of the 143 Oregon towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Camp Sherman. 24% of Camp Sherman adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Camp Sherman | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 33% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 15% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 32% | 36% |
26 measures vs. Oregon
7 better9 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Camp Sherman | OR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.1% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults in frequent mental distress | 14.5% | 17.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11.5% | 6.5% |
St. Charles Madras
29.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Camp Sherman
17pages on Camp Sherman
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Camp Sherman; the nearest are
Central Oregon Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Bend30.1 mi$5,049 in-state tuitionOregon State University-Cascades CampusUniversity or college · Public · Bend32.1 mi$13,566 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Camp Sherman residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oregon.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Camp Sherman for work
Where Camp Sherman’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
50jobs based in Camp Sherman
3%of working residents work in town
64 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Camp Sherman
Unincorporated community in the state of Oregon, United States
Camp Sherman is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson County, Oregon, United States. It is located on the Metolius River. The year-round population as of the 2020 census was 251. with that number tripling or more during the summer. The community includes an elementary school, Black Butte School, a general store and a post office (ZIP code 97730). The community also has a volunteer fire department. Camp Sherman was founded by vacationers from Sherman County in the latter part of the 19th century.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,963 ft
- ZIP code
- 97730
- Area code
- 541
Questions about Camp Sherman
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Camp Sherman, OR a good place to live?
Camp Sherman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.