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Douglas County, Oregon: crime rate, income and local data
The violent-crime rate in Douglas County was 2.2 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), 33% lower than the statewide rate (3.3). Households here have a median income of $61,310 and the unemployment rate was 6.1% in August 2026. Population: about 112,072 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
Also on the map: income · hazard risk · Superfund · dams
What is the crime rate in Douglas County?
From 2021 through 2025, Douglas County averaged 253 reported violent crimes a year, along with 2,168 property crimes. That is 2.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, 33% lower than the Oregon rate (3.3), and 39% lower than the U.S. rate (3.7). For property crime the county rate is 19.3 per 1,000 (Oregon: 25.5; U.S.: 18.1). Aggravated assaults make up 73% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 4 homicide deaths a year in the county (3.9 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Douglas County | Per 1,000 | Oregon per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 253 | 2.2 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 2 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 38 | 0.34 | 0.43 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 29 | 0.26 | 0.60 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 184 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 2,168 | 19.3 | 25.5 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 300 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,613 | 14.3 | 18.4 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 256 | 2.3 | 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 (6 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Douglas County?
Half of households in Douglas County make more than $61,310 and half make less; across Oregon the midpoint is $83,011. Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $310,300, and the median rent is $1,055 a month. 21.1% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 16.0%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 6.1% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 2,852 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Douglas County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 112,072 | 4,254,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $61,310 | $83,011 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $310,300 | $477,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,055 | $1,525 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.4% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 16.3% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 21.1% | 16.0% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 19.3% | 36.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 72.7% | 63.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 46.5 | 40.4 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.8% | 92.4% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 5.2% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Douglas County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Douglas County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Relatively High) and river flooding (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
EPA lists 1 active Superfund site (final or proposed) in Douglas County: Formosa Mine. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Douglas County has 17 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 3 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 14 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Galesville (167 ft) and Berry Creek (148 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
12 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 205,509 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Douglas County was covered by 5 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 3, Fire 1, Flood 1), not counting COVID-19. Of 37 community water systems, 2 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 37 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 6 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Douglas County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 2 highway work zones in Douglas County (all active that day). Listed roads include OR-42 and OR-138. 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 Douglas County?
Douglas County has 49 public schools (2024-25) and 6 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 3 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 50 fire or EMS stations and 10 police or sheriff stations. 1 state park or recreation area: Umpqua Lighthouse State Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Douglas County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Douglas County: Cow Creek Reservation and Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw 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 Douglas County
Gun shops
12 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Douglas County, plus 30 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). One of them is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Associated Buyers (Roseburg), Bi-Mart #609 (Roseburg), Bi-Mart #652 (Sutherlin), Bi-Mart #676 (Winston), Coastal Farm & Ranch / Coastal (Roseburg), Freedom Tactical & Surplus LLC (Roseburg), Myrtle Creek Auto Supply INC (Myrtle Creek), Snowy River Mercantile (Reedsport) and 4 more.
Liquor stores
11 liquor stores are on the map in Douglas County: Canyon Market (Canyonville), Drain Liquor (Drain), Garden Valley Liquor (Roseburg), Glendale Hardware (Glendale), Hometown Liquor & Company Stor (Winston), Idleyld Trading Post (Idleyld Park), Liquor Locker (Reedsport), Myrtle Creek Liquor (Myrtle Creek) and 3 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Douglas County on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
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 Douglas County?
Douglas County averaged 253 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 2.2 per 1,000 residents, 33% lower than the Oregon rate (3.3). The property-crime rate was 19.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Douglas County?
$61,310 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $83,011 for Oregon and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Douglas County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 6.1% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 2,852 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Douglas County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Douglas County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Douglas County?
EPA lists 1 active Superfund site (final or proposed) in Douglas County: Formosa Mine.
Is there road construction in Douglas County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 2 highway work zones in Douglas County (all active that day). Listed roads include OR-42 and OR-138.
How many nursing homes are in Douglas County?
3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Douglas County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coos County | 64,827 | 2.8 | $62,143 |
| Curry County | 23,381 | 1.3 | $62,244 |
| Jackson County | 222,645 | 3.0 | $73,999 |
| Josephine County | 88,179 | 2.9 | $60,098 |
| Klamath County | 70,247 | 4.0 | $58,830 |
| Lane County | 384,207 | 2.9 | $71,544 |
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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