The Town FilesMillersburg, Oregon
City in Linn County · population 2,919 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $567,200
- Household income
- $124,867
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 39.8
Millersburg is a city of 2,919 people in Linn County, Oregon. The median home is worth $567,200, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks better for families than 98% of Oregon towns, easier by car than 98% of Oregon towns, more upscale than 87% of Oregon towns.
How Millersburg 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 Millersburg is worth $567,200, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $124,867, which is more affordable than 70% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,489 a month. 93.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Millersburg | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $567,200 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,489 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $124,867 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 93.3% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 2012 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Millersburg
| People | Millersburg | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.0% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 29.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.5% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 19.0% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in Millersburg
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 34.3°F. About 43.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.9 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 54 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Millersburg since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on October 29, 2018 about 6.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 29, 2018.
Severe weather in Linn County since 1996
Linn County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4907: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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 |
| September 10, 2020 | Fire | EM-3542: Wildfires |
Jobs and pay in Linn County
Linn County had 48,603 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,436 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Millersburg itself the ACS puts it at 1.5%.
Towns near Millersburg
- Albany, OR3.8 mi · 56,472 people · home $389,200
- Jefferson, OR4.2 mi · 3,327 people · home $373,000
- Corvallis, OR12.6 mi · 59,922 people · home $502,900
- Lebanon, OR13.0 mi · 18,447 people · home $336,800
- Independence, OR13.8 mi · 9,828 people · home $378,800
- Monmouth, OR14.2 mi · 11,110 people · home $413,200
- Aumsville, OR15.2 mi · 4,234 people · home $296,400
- Stayton, OR16.0 mi · 8,244 people · home $409,700
Millersburg questions
Is Millersburg, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Millersburg scores better for retirees than 56% of Oregon towns and quieter than 63%. 14.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.8).
How much does a house cost in Millersburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Millersburg is valued at $567,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $124,867, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $1,489 a month.
What is the weather like in Millersburg?
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 34.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.0 inches of precipitation a year and 2.9 inches of snow.
Does Millersburg get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Millersburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on October 29, 2018. The typical Oregon town has had 2.
- 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)