B & B Farm Supply, 2003
Langlois’s story
145 years in pictures
The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2003 and 3 maps from 1954 on.
- 1881Langlois is settled
LangloisOR
Photo: Visitor7 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
286
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$419K
−3.9% in a year
Household income
$45K
median
Median age
65.8
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Langlois a good place to live?
30% of residents live below the poverty line in Langlois, above both Oregon’s towns (11%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). No town among the 143 in Oregon we compare has a higher owner-occupancy rate than Langlois. Langlois has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Langlois stand out
Where Langlois beats most towns.
Small town
286 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 Langlois: who provides what
Langlois is unincorporated, so Curry County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerCoos-Curry Electric Coop14.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLanglois Water District3 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesCurry CountyCurry 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 hereCurry County Clerk, Elections OfficeCurry County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP code9745097450 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 Langlois.
Natural hazards
Langlois faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by tsunamis
Expected losses in Langlois break down as 47% from tsunamis and 31% from earthquakes. Langlois’ natural-hazard score from FEMA is 90 of 100.
90risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TsunamisEarthquakesInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Mild winters and pleasant summers in Langlois
For Langlois, the typical July afternoon high is 68°F.
70°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter40–55°
Spring43–59°
Summer51–68°
Fall46–64°
Nov 29
typical first frost
Mar 16
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
70°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
The typical home in Langlois: about $419K
Typical home values fell 3.9% in the year to September 2026.
$419KZillow home value
Typical home value
Langlois$419K
Oregon$493K
−3.9%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
How healthy Langlois is
Only 8 of the 143 Oregon towns we compare have a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Langlois. Against the Oregon average, Langlois comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 26, and behind on 13. 16% of Langlois adults have diabetes.
| Langlois | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 20% | 19% |
26 measures vs. Oregon
1 better12 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Langlois | OR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 76.9% | 71.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.9% | 6.8% |
Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center
13.2 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 Langlois
16pages on Langlois
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Langlois; the nearest are
Southwestern Oregon Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Coos Bay34 mi$7,192 in-state tuitionSouthern Oregon UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Ashland103.1 mi$12,762 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Langlois residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oregon.
About Langlois
Unincorporated community in the state of Oregon, United States
Langlois is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Curry County, Oregon, United States, on the Oregon Coast established in 1881. As of the 2020 census, Langlois had a population of 196. Langlois was once famous for its blue cheese, until the cheese factory burned down in the 1950s. It was never rebuilt. Langlois was named for William Langlois, an early Oregon pioneer. As phonetically spelled in the 1860 Federal Census, Port Oxford Precint [sic], page 110, the name was pronounced "Langless,” however the modern pronunciation used by the local residents today is “Lang-loyce.” (It rhymes with Joyce.) The population consists primarily of retirees, with a healthy mix of ranche…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 89 ft
- ZIP code
- 97450
- Area code
- 458, 541
Questions about Langlois
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Langlois, OR a good place to live?
Langlois has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.