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Oregon

Pacific Beauty and Outdoor Adventures

A Message from the Governor

We all deserve opportunity. That’s why I fight for every Oregonian.

Governor Tina Kotek

Tina Kotek

About Oregon

Oregon, often referred to as the “Beaver State,” is a diverse and naturally stunning state located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Known for its breathtaking landscapes, progressive culture, and a focus on environmental preservation, Oregon offers a wealth of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences.

Oregon’s landscapes are celebrated for their diversity and natural beauty. The state is home to the towering Cascade Range, including iconic peaks like Mount Hood and Mount Jefferson. It boasts pristine coastlines along the Pacific Ocean, lush forests, and the captivating Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the United States.

Oregon's high trees

Crimes Overview

Oregon’s murder crime rate is lower than the national average, and the state also reports lower rates of rape and assault crimes. Robbery is not a significant concern either, with a crime rate lower than the national average.

However, Oregon faces challenges with burglary, arson, and vandalism, all of which have rates higher than the national average. While blackmail has the same rate as the national average, theft and motor vehicle theft rates exceed the national average. Additionally, Oregon has a higher rate of identity theft.

On the positive side, drug offenses are not a significant concern, with a rate significantly lower than the national average. Nonetheless, weapon law violations are an area of focus, surpassing the national average.

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Cities of Oregon

Albany

Ashland

Astoria

Baker City

Bandon

Banks

Beaverton

Bend

Boardman

Brookings

Canby

Carlton

Central Point

Coos Bay

Cornelius

Corvallis

Cottage Grove

Dallas

Eagle Point

Enterprise

Eugene

Florence

Forest Grove

Gervais

Gladstone

Grants Pass

Gresham

Hermiston

Hillsboro

Hines

Hood River

Hubbard

Independence

Jacksonville

Junction City

Keizer

King City

Klamath Falls

La Grande

Lake Oswego

Lebanon

Lincoln City

Malin

McMinnville

Medford

Milton-Freewater

Milwaukie

Molalla

Monmouth

Mount Angel

Myrtle Creek

Newberg-Dundee

Newport

North Bend

North Plains

Oregon City

Philomath

Phoenix

Portland

Prineville

Rainier

Redmond

Reedsport

Rogue River

Roseburg

Salem

Scappoose

Sherwood

Silverton

Springfield

Stanfield

Stayton

St. Helens

Sutherlin

Sweet Home

Talent

The Dalles

Tigard

Tillamook

Tualatin

Vernonia

Warrenton

West Linn

Winston

Woodburn

Metropolitan Counties

Benton

Clackamas

Columbia

Deschutes

Jackson

Josephine

Linn

Multnomah

Polk

Washington

Yamhill

Non-Metropolitan Counties

Clatsop

Crook

Douglas

Gilliam

Hood River

Jefferson

Klamath

Lake

Lincoln

Malheur

Morrow

Sherman

Tillamook

Umatilla

Union

Wasco