The Town FilesDrain, Oregon
City in Douglas County · population 1,172 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $287,700
- Household income
- $46,103
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 34.2
Drain is a city of 1,172 people in Douglas County, Oregon. The median home is worth $287,700, below the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 88% of Oregon towns, better for retirees than 83% of Oregon towns, quieter than 74% of Oregon towns.
How Drain ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Drain is worth $287,700, below the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 6.2 times the median household income of $46,103, which is more affordable than 23% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $984 a month. 64.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Drain | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $287,700 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $984 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $46,103 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.2× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 64.9% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Drain
| People | Drain | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.2 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.6% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 31.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.6% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 35.3% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 3.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.9% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 30.6 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.6% | 92.4% |
Weather in Drain
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 34.8°F. About 47.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 41 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Drain since 1950.
Severe weather in Douglas County since 1996
Douglas County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4881: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| September 10, 2020 | Fire | EM-3542: Wildfires |
| September 9, 2020 | Fire | FM-5365: Archie Creek Fire |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4499: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Douglas County
Douglas County had 38,573 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,000 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in Drain itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Public schools in Drain
2 public schools with 343 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Douglas Elementary School | K-8 | 243 | 15.2 |
| North Douglas High School | 9-12 | 100 | 12.5 |
Towns near Drain
- Yoncalla, OR4.4 mi · 1,021 people · home $266,700
- Cottage Grove, OR15.8 mi · 10,574 people · home $346,600
- Oakland, OR16.6 mi · 934 people · home $347,200
- Sutherlin, OR19.1 mi · 8,524 people · home $273,600
- Creswell, OR23.4 mi · 5,641 people · home $435,500
- Veneta, OR26.7 mi · 5,214 people · home $385,200
- Roseburg North, OR27.2 mi · 4,375 people · home $237,500
- Glide, OR28.3 mi · 1,805 people · home $355,100
Drain questions
Is Drain, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Drain scores better for retirees than 83% of Oregon towns and quieter than 74%. 14.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.2).
How much does a house cost in Drain?
The median owner-occupied home in Drain is valued at $287,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,103, so homes cost about 6.2 times income. Median rent is $984 a month.
What is the weather like in Drain?
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 34.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Drain get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Drain in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)