Summit, Oregon, 1998
Summit’s story
158 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1998 and 4 maps from 1939 on.
- 1868Summit is settled
SummitOR
Population 134: a town settled in 1868.
Photo: Bruce Fingerhood from Springfield, Oregon, US · CC BY 2.0
Is Summit a good place to live?
Summit’s midsummer high is 80°F, where Oregon’s towns sit at 82°F and U.S. towns at 85°F. Summit has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
134 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Summit.
Who lives here
More children than Oregon overall
21.8median age · OR 40.4
27% of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor’s degree, against 37% across Oregon.
SummitOregonUnited States
Ages · share of residents
28%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma0%
High school34%
Some college39%
Associate’s0%
Bachelor’s27%
Graduate0%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 45% and 94% women
The Census survey reached too few of Summit’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±24.6 points. Across Oregon, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Summit | OR | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 27.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 19.4% | 9.6% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 11.2% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.5% | 14% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.7% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 21.6% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 0% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 0% | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 0% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 33.9% | 22.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 39.3% | 23.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 0% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 26.8% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 0% | 14.1% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazards
Summit has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
72risk score of 100
The natural-hazard score from FEMA for Summit comes to 72 of 100. Of the losses FEMA expects in the town, 53% come from inland flooding and 35% from earthquakes.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesLandslides
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Expect four seasons and pleasant summers in Summit
10″snow a winter
The January low in the town is 35°F.
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–48°
Spring40–60°
Summer51–78°
Fall43–64°
Nov 7
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Summit stands out in Oregon and nationally: a smaller share of its adults sleep under 7 hours
The share of adults in Summit who have been diagnosed with depression: 24%. Of the 143 Oregon towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults who get no exercise outside work than Summit. Also worth knowing: this Oregon town does better than the Oregon average on 16 of 26 CDC measures and worse on 1.
| Summit | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 35% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 32% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 15% | 16% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 21% | 25% |
26 measures vs. Oregon
16 better9 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Summit | OR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who get no exercise | 12.1% | 20.1% |
| Fewer smokers | 7.4% | 12% |
| More binge drinkers | 19.9% | 15.4% |
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
In Corvallis · 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 Summit sells for about $775K at the median
$775Kmedian sale price
For households in Summit, the share who are owner-occupiers is 70%.
0
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Summit
14pages on Summit
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
Getting set up
Moving to Summit: who provides what
Summit is unincorporated, so Benton County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerConsumers Power13.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet1 providers50% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesBenton CountyBenton 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 hereBenton County Clerk, Elections OfficeBenton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code9732697326 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.
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Summit; the nearest are
Oregon State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Corvallis15.7 mi$14,400 in-state tuitionLinn-Benton Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Albany23 mi$7,317 in-state tuition
About 10 of every 100 Summit residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oregon.
About Summit
Unincorporated community in Benton County, Oregon, United States
Summit is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Benton County, Oregon, United States. At the 2023 census population estimates, it had a population of 177. Summit lies on Oregon Route 180 northwest of Blodgett. Summit has an elevation of 718 feet (219 m). Since 1980 Summit is known locally for its small Summit Summer Festival on the third Saturday in August. At the Hippie-style gathering with food and music artisans offer their products, e.g. hand made knives, quilts; artists make their shows e.g. big soap bubbles and visitors get involved.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 758 ft
- Area code
- 541
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