The Town FilesDeschutes County, Oregon
206,334 people. The median home is worth $650,900 (typical Oregon town: $394,200) and the median household earns $92,758.
Towns in Deschutes County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bend | 99,178 | $718,400 | $96,394 | 40.9 |
| Redmond | 33,274 | $462,500 | $84,164 | 36.2 |
| Deschutes River Woods | 5,532 | $559,500 | $91,960 | 43.5 |
| Three Rivers | 3,925 | $557,700 | $87,313 | 45.1 |
| Sisters | 3,064 | $631,100 | $94,524 | 49.6 |
| Eagle Crest | 2,761 | $750,300 | $102,500 | 67.7 |
| La Pine | 2,512 | $363,800 | $58,365 | 45.6 |
People and housing
| Deschutes County | Typical Oregon town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $650,900 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,787 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $92,758 | $76,221 |
| Median age | 42.9 | 41.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.0% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 10.8% |
Jobs and pay
93,866 jobs in 2024, average pay $66,229 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 506 storm events in Deschutes County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Deschutes County has been included in 20 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2026 | Fire | FM-5647: Akawa Butte Fire |
| August 23, 2025 | Fire | FM-5610: Flat Fire |
| August 2, 2024 | Fire | FM-5527: Mile Marker 132 Fire |
| June 25, 2024 | Fire | FM-5500: Darlene 3 Fire |
| June 30, 2021 | Fire | FM-5394: 0419 Fire |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).