The Town FilesBenton County, Oregon
96,303 people. The median home is worth $513,000 (typical Oregon town: $394,200) and the median household earns $77,702.
Towns in Benton County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvallis | 59,922 | $502,900 | $65,012 | 27.9 |
| Philomath | 5,350 | $421,300 | $83,672 | 37.3 |
| Adair Village | 994 | $448,400 | $99,125 | 36.2 |
| Monroe | 647 | $348,700 | $78,646 | 28.9 |
People and housing
| Benton County | Typical Oregon town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $513,000 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,410 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $77,702 | $76,221 |
| Median age | 34.5 | 41.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.2% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.2% | 10.8% |
Jobs and pay
38,636 jobs in 2024, average pay $67,162 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 56 storm events in Benton County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Benton County has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4768: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4599: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4499: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3429: Covid-19 |
| April 4, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4169: Severe Winter Storm |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).