Neotsu, 2005
Neotsu’s story
98 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
- 1928Neotsu is settled
NeotsuOR
With 872 residents, this town was settled in 1928.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Valfontis · Public domain
Population
872
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$591K
Census ACS
Household income
$105K
median
Median age
56.5
years
Jobs based here
69
A commuter town
Is Neotsu a good place to live?
Neotsu’s July high is 67°F, below both Oregon’s towns (82°F) and U.S. towns (85°F). Only 8 of the 143 Oregon towns we compare have a higher January low than Neotsu. Neotsu has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
872 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Lincoln CityNeotsu
Getting set up
Moving to Neotsu: who provides what
Neotsu is unincorporated, so Lincoln County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPacific Power15.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Lincoln City water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesLincoln CountyLincoln 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 hereLincoln County Clerk, Elections OfficeLincoln County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2024
ZIP codes97364, 9736897364 63% · 97368 37%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 Neotsu.
Natural hazards
Neotsu stands out in Oregon and nationally: the FEMA risk score there is higher
Households in Neotsu have drawn federal disaster aid once, in 2020. Three quarters of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by earthquakes at 20%. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 97% of U.S. communities.
97risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
With only 0.3 jobs per working resident, most people in Neotsu work out of town
Neotsu’s average trip to work stands at 20 minutes. Jobs in Neotsu grew by 34 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 69. 1.8% of Neotsu working residents work locally. The top destinations are Lincoln City (35%), Portland (8%) and Salem (6%).
2%work in town
| Neotsu | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $105,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.8% | 9.8% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Neotsu2%
Lincoln City35%
Portland8%
Salem6%
Newport4%
18 mi
median commute distance
69
jobs based in Neotsu
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Neotsu: mild winters and pleasant summers
Winters in Neotsu are mild and summers cool, with plenty of rain.
68°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter39–51°
Spring43–57°
Summer51–66°
Fall46–60°
Nov 16
typical first frost
Apr 4
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
68°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Older than Oregon overall
Here, nearly a third of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, against 37% in Oregon as a whole. People 65 and older are just over a quarter of residents (19% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 16% of residents (23% statewide).
56.5median age · OR 40.4
NeotsuOregonUnited States
Ages · share of residents
26%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma0%
High school37%
Some college29%
Associate’s2%
Bachelor’s28%
Graduate3%
Women and men · all residents
55% women, 45% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8.4 points. Across Oregon, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Neotsu | OR | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.8% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.5% | 9.6% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 12.4% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3.8% | 14% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.3% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 2.9% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 25.7% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 24.1% | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 1.6% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 37.4% | 22.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 28.9% | 23.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 2.2% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 28.2% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 3.4% | 14.1% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
Health
A larger share of adults have diabetes in Neotsu than in most of Oregon or the rest of the country
Only 8 of the 143 Oregon towns we compare have a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Neotsu. The share of adults in Neotsu who have high blood pressure: 45%. On the CDC’s 26 measures, Neotsu is ahead of Oregon on 5 and behind on 11.
| Neotsu | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
26 measures vs. Oregon
5 better10 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Neotsu | OR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.1% | 15.4% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 71.2% | 63.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 11% | 6.8% |
Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital
1.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
A home in Neotsu sells for about $1.01M at the median
86% of households own their home in Neotsu.
$1.01Mmedian sale price
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Neotsu
15pages on Neotsu
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Neotsu; the nearest are
Oregon Coast Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Newport27.4 mi$5,544 in-state tuitionWestern Oregon UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Monmouth37.5 mi$11,879 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Neotsu residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oregon.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Neotsu for work
Where Neotsu’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
69jobs based in Neotsu
2%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Neotsu
Unincorporated community in the state of Oregon, United States
Neotsu is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States, on the northern shore of Devils Lake across from Lincoln City. Neotsu has a post office with ZIP code 97364. The community is on the 45th parallel north. State representative David Gomberg is from Neotsu.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 69 ft
- ZIP code
- 97364
- Area code
- 541
Questions about Neotsu
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Neotsu, OR a good place to live?
Neotsu has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.