Lookingglass, Oregon - Palmer Camp, 1908
Lookingglass’s story
155 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1908.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1871Lookingglass is settled
LookingglassOR
A town of 963, settled in 1871.
Photo: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives · CC BY 4.0
Population
963
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$550K
Census ACS
Household income
$90K
median
Median age
50.1
years
Jobs based here
79
A commuter town
Is Lookingglass a good place to live?
Of the 143 Oregon towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Lookingglass. Lookingglass has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
963 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 Lookingglass: who provides what
Lookingglass is unincorporated, so Douglas County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerDouglas Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesDouglas CountyDouglas 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 hereDouglas County Clerk, Elections OfficeDouglas County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code9747197471 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 Lookingglass.
Schools
The schools Lookingglass’s kids attend
Winston-Dillard SD 116 runs its public schools. Its one school is below. Enrollment at Lookingglass’s public school: 131 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lookingglass Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 131 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
Compared with most of Oregon and the rest of the country, fewer of Lookingglass’ residents live below the poverty line
Half of commuters travel less than 8 miles. In Lookingglass, the middle household income is $90,000, against $81,000 in Oregon’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. Lookingglass’ average commute stands at 17 minutes. Since 2013, Lookingglass has lost 107 jobs, to 79 in 2023.
0%work in town
| Lookingglass | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 17 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 2% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $90,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Lookingglass0%
Roseburg45%
Winston5%
Portland4%
Green3%
8 mi
median commute distance
79
jobs based in Lookingglass
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Lookingglass is earthquakes, at a high overall level
In Lookingglass, the risk rating from FEMA is 71 of 100, above both the Oregon town median (64 of 100) and the median of U.S. towns (44 of 100). Expected losses in Lookingglass break down as 43% from earthquakes and 43% from inland flooding.
71risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland floodingAvalanches
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Expect mild winters and pleasant summers in Lookingglass
July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 37° and snow is almost unheard of.
85°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter36–51°
Spring41–64°
Summer53–82°
Fall44–67°
Nov 18
typical first frost
Mar 23
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
85°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Lookingglass is
Among adults in Lookingglass, 31% sleep under 7 hours. Against the Oregon average, Lookingglass comes out ahead on 4 CDC measures out of 26, and behind on 5.
| Lookingglass | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 18% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 77% | 72% | 79% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 33% | 35% |
26 measures vs. Oregon
4 better17 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Lookingglass | OR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.5% | 12.5% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.8% | 8.9% |
VA Roseburg Healthcare System
7.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
$600Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in March
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lookingglass
16pages on Lookingglass
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Lookingglass
About 0 of every 100 Lookingglass residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oregon.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Lookingglass for work
Where Lookingglass’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
79jobs based in Lookingglass
0%of working residents work in town
8 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Lookingglass
Community in Oregon, United States
Lookingglass is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in the Lookingglass Valley of Douglas County, Oregon, United States, about 9 miles (14 km) southwest of Roseburg. As of the 2020 census, Lookingglass had a population of 916. Lookingglass is considered a suburb of Roseburg.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 12 sq mi
- Elevation
- 597 ft
- Area code
- 458, 541
Questions about Lookingglass
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lookingglass, OR a good place to live?
Lookingglass has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.