The Town FilesScio, Oregon
City in Linn County · population 956 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $404,800
- Household income
- $99,886
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 35.1
Scio is a city of 956 people in Linn County, Oregon. The median home is worth $404,800, close to the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Oregon towns, better for families than 83% of Oregon towns, quieter than 82% of Oregon towns.
How Scio 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 Scio is worth $404,800, close to the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $99,886, which is more affordable than 83% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,375 a month. 66.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Scio | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $404,800 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,375 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $99,886 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 66.5% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Scio
| People | Scio | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.1 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.9% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 27.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.6% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 14.6% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 37.5 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in Scio
July highs average 80.8°F and January lows 34.4°F. About 52.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.7 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 50 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Scio since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on December 14, 2010 about 9.5 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 Scio itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Scio
4 public schools with 702 students, about 18.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Elementary School | K-5 | 274 | 19.6 |
| Scio High School | 9-12 | 234 | 15.6 |
| Scio Middle School | 6-8 | 149 | 16.6 |
| Lourdes School (charter) | K-8 | 45 | 45.0 |
Towns near Scio
- Stayton, OR7.4 mi · 8,244 people · home $409,700
- Jefferson, OR7.7 mi · 3,327 people · home $373,000
- Sublimity, OR9.1 mi · 2,967 people · home $480,800
- Aumsville, OR9.8 mi · 4,234 people · home $296,400
- Lacomb, OR9.9 mi · 575 people · home —
- Millersburg, OR11.0 mi · 2,919 people · home $567,200
- Turner, OR11.1 mi · 2,454 people · home $529,500
- Lebanon, OR12.3 mi · 18,447 people · home $336,800
Scio questions
Is Scio, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Scio scores better for retirees than 68% of Oregon towns and quieter than 82%. 16.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.1).
How much does a house cost in Scio?
The median owner-occupied home in Scio is valued at $404,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $99,886, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,375 a month.
What is the weather like in Scio?
July highs average 80.8°F and January lows 34.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.7 inches of precipitation a year and 1.7 inches of snow.
Does Scio get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Scio since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on December 14, 2010. 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)