Office Bridge · National Register of Historic Places
Westfir’s story
103 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1923Westfir is settled
WestfirOR
A town of 253, settled in 1923.
Photo: EncMstr · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
253
2025 Census estimate · −3.1% since 2020
Typical home
$332K
+0.8% in a year
Household income
$67K
median
Median age
62.3
years
Jobs based here
25
A commuter town
Is Westfir a good place to live?
Westfir’s median age is 62.3 years, above both Oregon’s towns (39.4 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 143 Oregon towns, just 8 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Westfir. Office Bridge and Musick Guard Station is on the National Register of Historic Places. Westfir has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
253 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Westfir: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Westfir, and how to reach them.
PowerLane Electric Coop13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Westfir water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offOakridge Transfer Station, 4 miOpenStreetMap
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 hereLane County Clerk, Elections OfficeLane County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2021
ZIP code9749297492 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 Westfir.
Natural hazards
Very high risk in Westfir, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 90% of U.S. communities.
90risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Westfir has 0.4 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Westfir for work: only 0% work in town. 15% of Westfir residents live below the poverty line, against 11% in Oregon’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Westfir fell to 25 in 2023, 20 fewer than in 2013.
0%work in town
| Westfir | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $67,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Westfir0%
Eugene29%
Oakridge16%
Springfield4%
Beaverton3%
36 mi
median commute distance
25
jobs based in Westfir
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
Homes in Westfir are worth about $332K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Westfir home is worth about $332,000, up 0.8% in a year, 33% below the Oregon typical home. 90% of households own their home in Westfir.
$332KZillow home value
Typical home value
Westfir$332K
Oregon$493K
+0.8%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in March
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Westfir
Westfir has mild winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 34° and about 5 inches of snow falls in a winter.
5″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–48°
Spring39–61°
Summer50–80°
Fall42–65°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults have diabetes in Westfir than in most of Oregon or the rest of the country
18% of Westfir adults have diabetes. Of the 143 Oregon towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Westfir. 41% of Westfir adults have obesity.
| Westfir | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 33% | 35% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 20% | 19% |
26 measures vs. Oregon
2 better8 too close to call16 worse
| What stands out | Westfir | OR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.1% | 15.4% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 78.5% | 71.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 15.1% | 6.8% |
Peacehealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center
26.9 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 Westfir
16pages on Westfir
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Westfir; the nearest are
Lane Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Eugene31.6 mi$6,202 in-state tuitionUniversity of OregonUniversity or college · Public · Eugene34.8 mi$16,137 in-state tuitionUmpqua Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Roseburg52.7 mi$6,104 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Westfir residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oregon.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Westfir for work
Where Westfir’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
25jobs based in Westfir
0%of working residents work in town
36 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Westfir
City in Oregon, United States
Westfir is a city in Lane County, Oregon, United States. The population was 259 at the 2020 census. It is located about 40 miles (64 km) southeast of Eugene and about 4 miles (6 km) west of Oakridge in the Willamette National Forest.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1979
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,073 ft
- ZIP code
- 97492
- Area code
- 541
Questions about Westfir
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Westfir, OR a good place to live?
Westfir has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.