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This town in Oregon has a population of 5,160.
Population
5,160
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$462K
Census ACS
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
57.1
years
Jobs based here
211
A commuter town
TownGrade
C−
#88 of 142 in OR
Is Crooked River Ranch a good place to live?
More weak spots than strong ones. Crooked River Ranch’s overall grade is C−, better than 18% of U.S. towns. It ranks 88th of 142 in Oregon. Its lowest grade is for walkability. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 97% of U.S. towns. Cost of living is weaker too: the typical home is worth about $462K, 5.1 years of the Bend metro’s $90K median household income. Schools are its strong suit — its public schools beat 72% of Oregon towns on state tests and graduation. Only 6 of Oregon’s 228 towns score lower on history.
Figures: schools, state test and graduation results · home values, Zillow · incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24 · National Register of Historic Places.
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave Crooked River Ranch for work
Where Crooked River Ranch’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
211jobs based in Crooked River Ranch
6%of working residents work in town
24 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Crooked River Ranch grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Oregon), ordered by how far Crooked River Ranch is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 4.1 of 20; 2.3% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitD−Open →Hazard riskWildfire tops the listC−Open →Cost of livingGraded on home prices against local incomesC−Open →Jobs & income$86K median household incomeC−Open →SchoolsSchools do better than mostB+Open →HealthSt. Charles Madras 16.6 miles awayBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
Moving to Crooked River Ranch: who provides what
Crooked River Ranch is unincorporated, so Deschutes County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPacific Power15.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCrooked River Ranch Wtr CoNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers74% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesDeschutes CountyDeschutes 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 code9776097760 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 Crooked River Ranch.
Crooked River Ranch has a shorter frost-free season than nearly all U.S. towns and sends most of its workers to Redmond and beyond.
OutdoorsB+
Conservation land takes up 24.8% of Crooked River Ranch
Crooked River Ranch’s concentration of trails stands at 1.1 miles per square mile. Walkers can cover 23 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. Also worth knowing: the biggest place to walk is Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area, 1,099 acres with 4.4 miles of trail.
#53for trails in OR
24.8%
conserved · 3,259 of 13,155 acres
23 mi
of trails · 1.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area | 4.4 mi | 1,099 |
| 2. Panorama Park | 1.6 mi | 87 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C−
For most of its workers, the job is outside Crooked River Ranch
Crooked River Ranch has 211 jobs for its 1,868 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out. The average commute takes 32.1 minutes, against 23 across Oregon.
The median commute is under 24 miles. The average commute for Crooked River Ranch comes to 32 minutes, against 23 minutes in Oregon’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Most working residents leave Crooked River Ranch for work: only 6% work in town. Employers in Crooked River Ranch added 89 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 211.
6%work in town
| Crooked River Ranch | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.5% | 10% | 8% |
| Median household income | $86,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Crooked River Ranch6%
Redmond23%
Bend21%
Portland6%
Prineville3%
24 mi
median commute distance
211
jobs based in Crooked River Ranch
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 3% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
Crooked River Ranch faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by wildfire
The FEMA hazard score for Crooked River Ranch comes to 74 of 100, where Oregon’s towns sit at 63 of 100 and U.S. towns at 44 of 100. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 49% come from wildfires and 36% from inland flooding.
74risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
WildfireInland floodingLightning
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Crooked River Ranch: four seasons and pleasant summers
The Madras 2 N weather station, 18 miles away, records that the frost-free season runs about 136 days, shorter than in 99% of U.S. towns. January nights average 25.7°: milder than most of the country, but colder than 79% of Oregon places with climate records; July afternoons average 86.5°.
The January low in Crooked River Ranch is 26°F. About 14 inches of snow falls in a winter.
14″snow a winter
| Crooked River Ranch | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July high | 87°F | 82°F | 85°F |
| January low | 26°F | 36°F | 22°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–43°
Spring33–60°
Summer47–83°
Fall35–63°
Sep 14
typical first frost
Jun 9
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB
Residents of Crooked River Ranch are healthier than 61% of U.S. towns
Just over a fifth of Crooked River Ranch adults get no exercise outside work. On the CDC’s 26 measures, Crooked River Ranch is ahead of Oregon on 7 and behind on 8. Among adults locally, 13% binge drink and 30% sleep under 7 hours. Only 8 of the 142 Oregon towns we compare have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Crooked River Ranch.
61%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Crooked River Ranch | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 33% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 18% | 17% |
26 measures vs. Oregon
7 better11 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Crooked River Ranch | OR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 73.4% | 63.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 13.3% | 8.9% |
St. Charles Madras
16.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
57th
percentile among OR towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade C−
The median home in Crooked River Ranch sells for about $570K
In Crooked River Ranch, 91% of households own their home.
$570Kmedian sale price
4
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 11 attractions →Three Sisters and 7 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Crooked River Ranch. Close and well known come first.
33 mi MountainThree Sisters
8 mi State parkSmith Rock State Park36 mi Ski areaMt. Bachelor128 runs · 3,233 ft vertical
18 mi MuseumErickson Aircraft Collection
30 mi Ski areaHoodoo Ski Area47 runs · 1,002 ft vertical
15 mi MuseumPetersen Rock GardenSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Three Sisters: USGS photo by Lyn Topinka, Public domain · Smith Rock State Park: Max Schwarz, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Erickson Aircraft Collection: Orygun, CC BY 4.0 · Hoodoo Ski Area: Rvannatta, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Petersen Rock Garden: Another Believer, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Crooked River Ranch
17pages on Crooked River Ranch
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Crooked River Ranch; the nearest are
Central Oregon Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Bend24.6 mi$5,049 in-state tuitionOregon State University-Cascades CampusUniversity or college · Public · Bend26.5 mi$13,566 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Crooked River Ranch residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oregon.
About Crooked River Ranch
Unincorporated community in the state of Oregon, United States
Crooked River Ranch is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in southern Jefferson County, Oregon, United States. A small portion of the ranch is also in north Deschutes County. The Ranch is located between the Deschutes River and the Crooked River near the south end of Lake Billy Chinook. It is west of U.S. Route 97 between Culver and Terrebonne. Amenities in the community include a golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, saloon, disc golf course, horse riding arena and general store. The ranch is approximately 12,000 acres, and as of the 2020 census had a population of 4,912. It is the largest homeowner association in Oregon. Crooked River Ranch has a Terrebonne…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 21 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,602 ft
- Area code
- 458, 541
Questions about Crooked River Ranch
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Crooked River Ranch, OR a good place to live?
Crooked River Ranch grades C− overall, better than 18% of U.S. towns and #88 of 142 in Oregon. It grades B for health and B+ for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is Crooked River Ranch, OR expensive?
Yes. The typical home is worth about $462,000, 6% below the Oregon typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.