Oregon 38 entering, 2013
Elkton’s story
175 years in pictures
Census counts: 201 in 1950, 183 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1955 on.
- 1851Elkton is settled
ElktonOR
A town of 183, settled in 1851.
Photo: Jsayre64 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
183
2025 Census estimate · +1.1% since 2020
Typical home
$396K
−0.2% in a year
Household income
$37K
median
Median age
49.5
years
Jobs based here
34
A commuter town
Is Elkton a good place to live?
23% of residents live below the poverty line in Elkton, against 11% in Oregon’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Among 141 Oregon towns, just 5 have a lower median rent than Elkton. Elkton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
183 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Elkton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Elkton, and how to reach them.
PowerDouglas Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Elkton water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offElkton Dump, 3 miOpenStreetMap
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 hereDouglas County Clerk, Elections OfficeDouglas County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code9743697436 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 Elkton.
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Oregon overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 59% of residents (39% statewide); children under 18 are 6% of residents (20% statewide). At 49.5 years, Elkton’s median age is above both the Oregon town median (39.4 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). 35% of Elkton adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
49.5median age · OR 40.4
| Elkton | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.5 years | 39.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 35% | 27% | 29% |
ElktonOregonUnited States
Ages · share of residents
26%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school37%
Some college16%
Associate’s5%
Bachelor’s13%
Graduate22%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8.4 points. Across Oregon, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Elkton | OR | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 4.7% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 1.3% | 9.6% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.3% | 14% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 26% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 18% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.7% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.7% | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.3% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.1% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 36.9% | 22.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.3% | 23.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 5% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 12.8% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 22% | 14.1% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Schools
The schools Elkton’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by Elkton SD 34. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkton Charter SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades K–12 | Grades K–12 | 235 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a very high hazard risk in Elkton
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 91% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Elkton since 1996.
91risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesAvalanches
1
paid flood claims since 1996
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Most of Elkton’s workers commute out: the town has 0.7 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Elkton for work: only 0% work in town. Elkton’s average trip to work is 20 minutes. The top destinations are Drain (15%), Roseburg (13%) and Sutherlin (6%).
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Elkton0%
Drain15%
Roseburg13%
Sutherlin6%
Eugene6%
35 mi
median commute distance
34
jobs based in Elkton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Elkton, expect mild winters and pleasant summers
Elkton has mild winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 36° and snow is almost unheard of.
84°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter36–50°
Spring41–63°
Summer52–80°
Fall44–66°
Nov 6
typical first frost
Apr 11
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
84°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
The typical home in Elkton is valued at about $396K
The typical Elkton home is worth about $396,000, about the same as a year ago, 20% below the Oregon typical home. 89% of households own their home in Elkton.
$396KZillow home value
Typical home value
Elkton$396K
Oregon$493K
−0.2%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
How healthy Elkton is
Elkton beats the Oregon average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
| Elkton | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
26 measures vs. Oregon
2 better13 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Elkton | OR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 75.5% | 71.4% |
| More adults getting a yearly checkup | 76.3% | 72.6% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.7% | 3.3% |
Lower Umpqua Hospital District
28.5 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 Elkton
17pages on Elkton
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Elkton; the nearest are
Umpqua Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Roseburg26.9 mi$6,104 in-state tuitionUniversity of OregonUniversity or college · Public · Eugene37.4 mi$16,137 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Elkton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oregon.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Elkton for work
Where Elkton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
34jobs based in Elkton
0%of working residents work in town
35 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Elkton
City in Oregon, United States
Elkton is a city in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. It is located on the lower Umpqua River, at the junction of Oregon Route 38 and Oregon Route 138, about 20 miles (32 km) west of Interstate 5 and about 14 miles (23 km) west of Drain. As of the 2020 census, Elkton had a population of 183.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1948
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 141 ft
- ZIP code
- 97436
- Area code
- 541
Questions about Elkton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Elkton, OR a good place to live?
Elkton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.