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Clackamas County, Oregon in numbers: crime, income, hazards
The violent-crime rate in Clackamas County was 1.9 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), 43% lower than the statewide rate (3.3). Households here have a median income of $103,517 and the unemployment rate was 4.8% in August 2026. About 423,975 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Clackamas County?
Police agencies in Clackamas County reported an average of 806 violent crimes and 7,158 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. The violent rate, 1.9 per 1,000 people, is 43% lower than the Oregon rate (3.3); nationally it is 3.7. For property crime the county rate is 16.9 per 1,000 (Oregon: 25.5; U.S.: 18.1). Aggravated assaults make up 67% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 9 homicide deaths a year in the county (2.2 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Clackamas County | Per 1,000 | Oregon per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 806 | 1.9 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 8 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 133 | 0.31 | 0.43 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 129 | 0.31 | 0.60 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 537 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 7,158 | 16.9 | 25.5 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 837 | 2.0 | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 5,286 | 12.5 | 18.4 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1,035 | 2.4 | 3.9 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (9 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Clackamas County?
Half of households in Clackamas County make more than $103,517 and half make less; across Oregon the midpoint is $83,011. The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $611,000 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,758. 10.1% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 16.0%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.8% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 10,969 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Clackamas County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 423,975 | 4,254,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $103,517 | $83,011 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $611,000 | $477,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,758 | $1,525 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.4% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 7.7% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 10.1% | 16.0% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 40.5% | 36.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 70.7% | 63.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 42.3 | 40.4 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% | 92.4% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 4.3% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Clackamas County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Clackamas County as “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Clackamas County: Northwest Pipe & Casing/Hall Process Company. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Clackamas County has 9 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 8 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: North Fork (207 ft) and Spillway Dam (180 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
23 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 126,146 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Clackamas County was covered by 4 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 3, Fire 1), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 6 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 87 community water systems, 5 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low). NHTSA counted 38 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 8 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Clackamas County?
Clackamas County had 2 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Listed roads include I-205 and OR-99E. 1 is on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Clackamas County?
Clackamas County has 113 public schools (2024-25) and 27 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 12 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 47 fire or EMS stations and 11 police or sheriff stations. 4 state parks or recreation areas: Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area, Mary S. Young State Recreation Area, Milo McIver State Park and Molalla River State Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Clackamas County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Clackamas County: Warm Springs Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Clackamas County
Gun shops
11 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Clackamas County, plus 66 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Adaptive Firing Solutions LLC (Oregon City), All That Glitters Jewelry & Loans (Milwaukie), Bentley Feed INC (Molalla), Bi-Mart #622 (Oregon City), Bi-Mart #657 (Damascus), Bi-Mart #659 (Molalla), Bi-Mart #677 (Sandy), Extreme Products (Clackamas) and 3 more.
Liquor stores
20 liquor stores are on the map in Clackamas County: 365 Liquor & Beverage (Oregon City), Canby Liquor Store (Canby), Cascade Summit (West Linn), Clackamas Liquor Store (Clackamas), Estacada Liquor (Estacada), Govy General (Government Camp), Gray Family Spirits (Damascus), Hollywood Beverage (Gladstone) and 12 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Clackamas County: Planned Parenthood (Milwaukie).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Clackamas County?
Clackamas County averaged 806 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 1.9 per 1,000 residents, 43% lower than the Oregon rate (3.3). The property-crime rate was 16.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Clackamas County?
$103,517 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $83,011 for Oregon and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Clackamas County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.8% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 10,969 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Clackamas County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Clackamas County as “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Clackamas County?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Clackamas County: Northwest Pipe & Casing/Hall Process Company.
Is there road construction in Clackamas County right now?
Clackamas County had 2 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Listed roads include I-205 and OR-99E. 1 is on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Clackamas County?
12 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Clackamas County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River County | 23,905 | 1.1 | $88,947 |
| Marion County | 349,244 | 3.3 | $77,351 |
| Multnomah County | 801,477 | 6.8 | $88,766 |
| Wasco County | 26,552 | 2.9 | $64,175 |
| Washington County | 603,947 | 2.5 | $107,772 |
| Yamhill County | 108,734 | 1.8 | $90,063 |
More: Oregon statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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