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What are the crime rate and median income in Linn County, Oregon?
Linn County averaged 1.8 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, 46% lower than the Oregon rate (3.3). Households here have a median income of $76,329 and the unemployment rate was 5.3% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 130,706 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 Linn County?
Police agencies in Linn County reported an average of 256 violent crimes and 2,478 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. That is 1.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, 46% lower than the Oregon rate (3.3), and 51% lower than the U.S. rate (3.7). Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 17.6 per 1,000 residents, compared with 25.5 across Oregon. Aggravated assaults make up 66% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 4 homicide deaths a year in the county (2.9 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Linn County | Per 1,000 | Oregon per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 256 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 3 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 46 | 0.33 | 0.43 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 39 | 0.28 | 0.60 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 168 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 2,478 | 17.6 | 25.5 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 316 | 2.2 | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,892 | 13.4 | 18.4 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 269 | 1.9 | 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 (4 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Linn County?
Median household income is $76,329, close to the statewide figure ($83,011). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $376,400 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,320. 19.7% 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 3,361 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Linn County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 130,706 | 4,254,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $76,329 | $83,011 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $376,400 | $477,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,320 | $1,525 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.0% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 13.0% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 19.7% | 16.0% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% | 36.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 66.9% | 63.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.1 | 40.4 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.0% | 92.4% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 6.3% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Linn County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Linn County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”. 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 Linn County: Teledyne Wah Chang. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 6 high-hazard dams in Linn County. 2 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 2 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Green Peter Dam (378 ft) and Smith (235 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
15 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 3,437,827 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Linn County was covered by 5 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 3, Fire 1, Flood 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 0 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 40 community water systems, none 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 25 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 3 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Linn County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 3 highway work zones in Linn County (2 active that day). Where crews are working: OR-22, OR-228 and I-5. 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 Linn County?
Federal school lists show 48 public and 7 private schools in the county. 5 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 25 fire or EMS stations and 8 police or sheriff stations. 4 state parks or recreation areas: Bowers Rock State Park, Cascadia State Park, North Santiam River State Park and North Santiam State Recreation Area.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Linn County
Gun shops
11 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Linn County (10 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 30 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 3 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Ace Buyers Of Albany (Albany), Bi-Mart #606 (Albany), Bi-Mart #665 (Lebanon), Bi-Mart #685 (Sweet Home), Capital Pawn (Albany), Fast Cash INC (Lebanon), Hurd's Custom Machinery INC (Harrisburg), Josh's Gun Shop (Lebanon) and 2 more.
Liquor stores
8 liquor stores are on the map in Linn County: Albany Liquor (Albany), Beaver Beverage Co. (Sweet Home), Cork & Bottle Shoppe (Albany), Harrisburg Liquor (Harrisburg), Highway 228 Liquor (Brownsville), Lebanon Liquor (Lebanon), North Albany Spirits Liquor St (Albany) and Santiam Sports Center (Mill City).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Linn 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 Linn County?
Linn County averaged 256 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 1.8 per 1,000 residents, 46% lower than the Oregon rate (3.3). The property-crime rate was 17.6 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Linn County?
$76,329 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $83,011 for Oregon and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Linn County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 3,361 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Linn County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Linn County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”.
Are there Superfund sites in Linn County?
EPA lists 1 active Superfund site (final or proposed) in Linn County: Teledyne Wah Chang.
Is there road construction in Linn County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 3 highway work zones in Linn County (2 active that day). Where crews are working: OR-22, OR-228 and I-5. 1 is on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Linn County?
5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Linn 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 |
| Jefferson County | 25,203 | 1.2 | $76,260 |
| Lane County | 384,207 | 2.9 | $71,544 |
| Marion County | 349,244 | 3.3 | $77,351 |
| Polk County | 89,662 | 1.4 | $85,118 |
Cities in Linn County with their own page: Albany.
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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