Bend

OR

Deschutes County, Oregon

Population 206K |Median income $92,758 |1 hospital

Population
206,334
Deschutes County
Median Income
$92,758
+36% vs avg
Median Home Value
$650,900
+186% vs avg
Median Age
42.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
206K+29%
Median Income
$92,758+85%
Median Home Value
$650,900+161%
Poverty Rate
8.8%-39%
Unemployment
4.4%-64%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,787/mo
Poverty Rate
8.8% -38% vs avg
Unemployment 4.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 45%
Work From Home 22.6%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 87.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 2%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
33%
Obesity
27.2%
Short Sleep Duration
24.8%
Binge Drinking
16.7%
Physical Inactivity
16.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.7%
Current Asthma
11.6%
Current Smoking
10.6%
Diabetes
10.2%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 75.1%
Dental Visit 72%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
6.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.4%
Stroke
3.2%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
ST CHARLES MEDICAL CENTER - BEND
BEND · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Alerts & News — Bend Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 27m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Big Bend Florida Counties Including Tallahassee

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Near Pensacola and Pascagoula

NOAA · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 34m ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Bend, OR? ▼
Bend, OR has a population of 206,334 people, located in Deschutes County, Oregon.
What is the median household income in Bend? ▼
The median household income in Bend, OR is $92,758 per year. The poverty rate is 8.8%.
What is the median home value in Bend? ▼
The median home value in Bend, OR is $650,900. Median rent is $1,787/month.
What are the top health concerns in Bend? ▼
The top health indicators in Bend include High Blood Pressure (33%), Obesity (27.2%), Short Sleep Duration (24.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Bend? ▼
Bend has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Bend? ▼
The median age in Bend, OR is 42.9 years. 45% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Bend, OR is located in Deschutes County, Oregon. With a population of 206K and a median household income of $92,758, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Bend area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Deschutes County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.