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Brookings, Oregon
The Brookings-Harbor
community (zip code 97415) is located in the very southwestern corner of Oregon,
overlooking the Pacific Ocean and just six miles from the Oregon-California border.
Population:
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to see population numbers from the latest census for Brookings and other Oregon
cities.
Climate and Temperature:
Known as the Banana Belt
of Oregon and the Home of Winter Flowers, the Brookings area has a relatively
mild climate. Average temperatues May to October are highs 60 to 72, lows 44-52.
Average temperatures November to April are highs 53-61, lows 40-47.
Precipitation:
April to October: .5 to 5 inches per month
November to March: 9 to 11
inches per month
Housing:
Housing stock is chiefly single
family units, with some subsidized apartment units and some owner-occupied condominiums.
Some 72 percent of housing is owner occupied.
Top Industries:
Some 40 percent of personal income is transfer income, reflecting a large
retirement community. In addition, timber products, commercial fishing, agriculture
(ranching and floral products), regional retailing and service categories.
Major Employers:
South Coast Lumber Co., Brookings-Harbor School
District, Ray's Food Place, Fred Meyer stores, California Department of Corrections.
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