A western Pacific state, Oregon is famous for its country side and leisure opportunities as well as its timber industry. The state also has a worldwide reputation for its liberal lifestyle and laws. Geographically the state is highly varied with forests, rivers, coastlines, mountains and volcanos. Oregon’s population tallies around 4.1 million. The population density is low and the state ranks 39th in the US.
State wealth historically was based around fishing, hydroelectricity and timber plus mining. More recently it has become known as a center for high-technology. Tourism and leisure are also significant industries. It ranks the 25th state in terms of gross domestic products, however, around 21 % of the population uses food stamps and in 2016, unemployment was about US averages. Household average income levels compare well to US overall averages. Household income at $60,000 and per capita at $32,000 are both at – or close to – national averages.
Oregon’s crimes statistics are impressive. It is the 32nd safest state for property crime; where 1st is lowest crime. Violent crime is recorded at a ratio 0.72 with 2.5 crimes per 1,000 versus a national average of 3.47 making it the 15th safest state for violent crime. Property crime levels are 31.41 per 1,000 compared to the national average of 40.43.
The top 10 safest areas include:
- Lake Oswego
- Canby
- Sherwood
- Monmouth
- Beaverton
- Milwaukie
- Silverton
- Hillsboro
- Hermiston
- Dallas
- Violent Crimes: 47
- Property Crimes: 335
- Violent Crime Rate: 2.910
- Property Crime Rate: 20.740