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A town settled in 1922, now home to 298 people.
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 rent at the middle of the market 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.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1939 and 2 maps from 1959 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Camp Sherman is unincorporated, so Jefferson County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Oct 2, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Camp Sherman.
14 miles of trail.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Its one school is below. The public schools here belong to Black Butte SD 41.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Butte Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 24 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home lost 2.1% of its value. For households in Camp Sherman, the share who live in a home they own is 77%.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
55% of Camp Sherman’s expected losses from natural hazards come from wildfires, followed by inland flooding at 37%. FEMA expects more storm and flood damage locally than in 84% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Half commute less than 64 miles. Employers in Camp Sherman added 28 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 50. For most workers, Camp Sherman is a place to come home to: only 3% work in town. Also worth knowing: the town’s typical household income comes in at $106,000.
| 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 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The range runs from 26° on a January night to 84° on a July afternoon, with about 85 inches of snow a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Among 143 Oregon towns, just 4 have a lower share of adults who binge drink than Camp Sherman. In Camp Sherman, 47% of adults have high blood pressure. The town beats the Oregon average on 7 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| 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% |
| 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% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Camp Sherman; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Camp Sherman residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oregon.
Where Camp Sherman’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
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.
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Camp Sherman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.