Southside Beach State Park ^^ Oregon, 2012
Neskowin’s story
140 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2012 and 3 maps from 1942 on.
- 1886Neskowin is settled
NeskowinOR
Settled in 1886, this town now has 290 residents.
Photo: Twelvizm · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
290
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$591K
−0% in a year
Median age
46.5
years
Jobs based here
50
A commuter town
Is Neskowin a good place to live?
Neskowin’s typical July afternoon high is 66°F, against 82°F in Oregon’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns. No town among the 143 in Oregon we compare has a lower owner-occupancy rate than Neskowin. 28% of the land in Neskowin is conserved, where Oregon’s towns sit at 4.4% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. The biggest park or preserve is Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge, at 234 acres. Neskowin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
290 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 Neskowin: who provides what
Neskowin is unincorporated, so Tillamook County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerTillamook Peoples Utility Dist12.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNeskowin Reg Water DistNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesTillamook CountyTillamook 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 hereTillamook County Clerk, Elections OfficeTillamook County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code9714997149 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 Neskowin.
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: very high risk in Neskowin, mostly tsunamis
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 91% of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 38% of Neskowin’s expected hazard losses down to tsunamis, and 36% to inland flooding. One declared disaster, in 2007, has brought federal aid to Neskowin households.
91risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TsunamisInland floodingEarthquakes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Outdoors
Neskowin stands out in Oregon and nationally, with trail density higher than most
Walkers can cover 4.8 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
27.8%conserved
27.8%
conserved · 246 of 883 acres
4.8 mi
of trails · 3.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge | 0.2 mi | 234 |
| 2. Neskowin Beach State Recreation Site | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commute
Most of Neskowin’s workers head elsewhere: there are 0.7 jobs for each of them
The top destinations are Portland (13%), Pacific City (11%) and Tillamook (8%). Commuting out is the norm in Neskowin: 1% of working residents work locally. The median commute is under 29 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Neskowin1%
Portland13%
Pacific City11%
Tillamook8%
Lincoln City7%
29 mi
median commute distance
50
jobs based in Neskowin
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
1″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter39–51°
Spring43–57°
Summer51–65°
Fall46–60°
Nov 22
typical first frost
Mar 17
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
A typical Neskowin home is worth about $591K
The typical Neskowin home is worth about $591,000, about the same as a year ago, 20% above the Oregon typical home.
$591KZillow home value
Typical home value
Neskowin$591K
Oregon$493K
−0%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in September
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
Compared with most of Oregon and the rest of the country, more of Neskowin’s adults had a checkup this year
In Neskowin, just over one in ten adults binge drink. Against the Oregon average, Neskowin comes out ahead on 5 CDC measures out of 26, and behind on 9. Only 6 of the 143 Oregon towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Neskowin.
| Neskowin | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 33% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 80% | 72% | 79% |
26 measures vs. Oregon
5 better12 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Neskowin | OR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.1% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults in frequent mental distress | 15% | 17.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.5% | 6.5% |
Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital
9.4 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 Neskowin
16pages on Neskowin
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Neskowin; the nearest are
Tillamook Bay Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Tillamook24.5 mi$4,896 in-state tuitionWestern Oregon UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Monmouth40.6 mi$11,879 in-state tuition
About 10 of every 100 Neskowin residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oregon.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Neskowin for work
Where Neskowin’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
50jobs based in Neskowin
1%of working residents work in town
29 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Neskowin
Unincorporated community in the state of Oregon, United States
Neskowin ( nes-KOH-inn) is an unincorporated community in Tillamook County, Oregon, United States, along the Pacific Ocean between Cascade Head and Nestucca Bay. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Neskowin as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name. As of the 2020 census, Neskowin had a population of 205.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 13 ft
- ZIP code
- 97149
- Area code
- 503
Questions about Neskowin
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Neskowin, OR a good place to live?
Neskowin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.