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Lane County, Oregon: crime rate, income and local data
FBI reports put Lane County at 2.9 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 14% lower than the rate for Oregon (3.3). The median household earns $71,544 and the unemployment rate was 5.3% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 384,207 residents.
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 Lane County?
Police agencies in Lane County reported an average of 1,098 violent crimes and 8,968 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. That is 2.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, 14% lower than the Oregon rate (3.3), and 22% lower than the U.S. rate (3.7). Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 23.5 per 1,000 residents, compared with 25.5 across Oregon. Aggravated assaults make up 64% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 10 homicide deaths a year in the county (2.6 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Lane County | Per 1,000 | Oregon per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,098 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 11 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 192 | 0.50 | 0.43 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 187 | 0.49 | 0.60 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 708 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 8,968 | 23.5 | 25.5 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 1,268 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 6,747 | 17.7 | 18.4 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 952 | 2.5 | 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 (8 agencies; 99% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Lane County?
The median household in Lane County earns $71,544 a year, 14% lower than the Oregon median ($83,011). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $430,600, and the median rent is $1,355 a month. 19.1% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 16.0%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 9,992 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Lane County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 384,207 | 4,254,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $71,544 | $83,011 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $430,600 | $477,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,355 | $1,525 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.4% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 15.3% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 19.1% | 16.0% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 34.0% | 36.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 59.7% | 63.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.3 | 40.4 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% | 92.4% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 5.6% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Lane County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Lane County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are 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 Lane County: Black Butte Mine. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Lane County has 14 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 2 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 3 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Cougar Dam (519 ft) and Hills Creek Dam (341 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
22 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 683,602 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Lane County was covered by 5 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 4, Fire 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 16 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 72 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 49 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 14 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Lane County?
Lane County had 29 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (12 active that day). Roads listed: OR-569, I-5 and OR-58. 10 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Lane County?
Lane County has 115 public schools (2024-25) and 24 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 13 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 72 fire or EMS stations and 15 police or sheriff stations. 15 state parks or recreation areas: Alderwood State Wayside, Ben And Kay Dorris State Recreation Area, Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park, Dexter State Recreation Site and Elijah Bristow State Park and 10 more.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Lane County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Lane County: 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 Lane County
Gun shops
30 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Lane County (26 from the ATF licensee list, 4 from OpenStreetMap), plus 52 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 4 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Ace Buyers Downtown (Eugene), Ace Buyers Of Eugene (Eugene), Ace Buyers Of Springfield (Springfield), Bi-Mart #601 (Eugene), Bi-Mart #602 (Eugene), Bi-Mart #603 (Springfield), Bi-Mart #620 (Cottage Grove), Bi-Mart #627 (Springfield) and 18 more.
Liquor stores
21 liquor stores are on the map in Lane County: Bailey Hill Liquor (Eugene), Big Y Liquor Store (Eugene), Bo's Wine Depot (Eugene), Captain Meier's Liquor (Florence), Cottage Grove Cigar And Drink (Cottage Grove), Dexter Liquor Store (Dexter), Downtown Eugene Liquor Store (Eugene), Emerald Spirits (Creswell) and 13 more.
Planned Parenthood
2 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map in Lane County: Planned Parenthood (Eugene) and Planned Parenthood Eugene-Springfield Health Center (Eugene).
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 Lane County?
Lane County averaged 1,098 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 2.9 per 1,000 residents, 14% lower than the Oregon rate (3.3). The property-crime rate was 23.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Lane County?
$71,544 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $83,011 for Oregon and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Lane County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 9,992 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Lane County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Lane County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Lane County?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Lane County: Black Butte Mine.
Is there road construction in Lane County right now?
Lane County had 29 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (12 active that day). Roads listed: OR-569, I-5 and OR-58. 10 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Lane County?
13 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Lane County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County | 96,303 | 1.6 | $77,702 |
| Deschutes County | 206,334 | 1.6 | $92,758 |
| Douglas County | 112,072 | 2.2 | $61,310 |
| Klamath County | 70,247 | 4.0 | $58,830 |
| Lincoln County | 50,964 | 2.7 | $63,165 |
| Linn County | 130,706 | 1.8 | $76,329 |
Cities in Lane County with their own page: Eugene, Springfield.
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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