Bend Public RecordsOregon

Bend, Deschutes County, OR, is served by major facilities like St. Charles Medical Center (226 beds), complemented by urgent care clinics and specialty practices. Around 96% of residents have health insurance (U.S. Census, 2022), chiefly employer-based or Medicare. The population skews older, with 21% over age 65. Primary care access surpasses state averages, though provider shortages exist in behavioral health. Common health issues include heart disease, diabetes (8.5% adult prevalence), and respiratory conditions. Over 600 healthcare practitioners serve the area, ensuring relatively high access, yet rural-urban health disparities and affordability gaps persist.

Bend, Deschutes County, OR features a homeownership rate of about 65%, with median home values around $675,000 as of early 2024. Median rents average $2,200/month. The city offers diverse housing types—from Craftsman homes in River West to modern condos downtown. Neighborhoods like Northwest Crossing and Old Farm District are popular. Property values have risen nearly 7% year-over-year. Deschutes County property tax rates average 1.1% of assessed value. Bend combines scenic beauty, vibrant neighborhoods, and a strong housing market, attracting both homeowners and renters.

Bend, Deschutes County, OR, relies heavily on personal vehicles, with about 79% of commuters driving alone and a vehicle ownership rate of roughly 94% of households. Public transit (Cascades East Transit) is used by only 1% of commuters, and the average one-way commute time is 16-18 minutes. The city’s transportation infrastructure includes US-97 and public bus routes. Key employment hubs include downtown, the Old Mill District, and healthcare clusters. Biking and walking account for a small but growing share (about 4% combined) of commutes, reflecting ongoing investments in multi-modal infrastructure.

Bend, Deschutes County, OR, has 21 public schools, including 3 high schools, with an average GreatSchools rating of 7/10. About 43% of residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, above the US average. The city offers adult education through Central Oregon Community College and Oregon State University–Cascades. Schools in Bend emphasize student safety, maintaining low incident rates, and provide diverse programs in STEM, arts, and AP courses. Graduation rates average around 85%, reflecting a strong educational environment.

As of 2022, Bend, in Deschutes County, Oregon, has a population of approximately 104,000. The median age is about 39 years. Gender distribution is nearly balanced, with 50.1% female and 49.9% male. Racially, the city is 89% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.2% Asian, 0.8% Native American, and 6% identifying as Hispanic or Latino. Other races and those identifying with two or more races comprise the remainder.