Redmond, Oregon
Redmond | ||
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Redmond, Oregon | ||
FIPS code 41-61200[3] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1125912[4] | |
Website | www.redmondoregon.gov |
Redmond is a city in Deschutes County, Oregon, United States. Incorporated on July 6, 1910, the city is on the eastern side of Oregon's Cascade Range, in the High Desert in Central Oregon. From Redmond there is access to recreational opportunities. Redmond is a full-service municipality and one of the fastest-growing industrial and residential communities in Oregon. Redmond had a population of 32,421 in 2019,[citation needed] and the population continues to grow at a rate of about 6.7 percent each year.
The city encompasses 15.5 square miles (40 km2) and is on a plateau, at an elevation of 3,077 feet (938 m). Redmond is 15 miles (24 km) north of Bend—the county seat of Deschutes County—144 miles (232 km) from Portland, 129 miles (208 km) from Salem—the capital of Oregon—and 126 miles (203 km) from Eugene.
History
Redmond was named after Frank T. Redmond, who settled in the area in 1905.[5] It was platted in 1906 by a company which would become part of Central Oregon Irrigation District building a canal.[6] Electrification and the
Geography
The
Climate
Redmond's climate is typical of the high desert with cool nights and sunny days. Annual precipitation averages between 8 and 10 inches (200 and 250 mm), with an average annual snowfall of 24 inches (61 cm). The winter season in Redmond provides typical daytime temperatures between 10 °F (−12 °C) and 40 °F (4 °C). Average nighttime temperatures range anywhere from 0 °F (−18 °C) to 40 °F (4 °C). According to the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map,[9] the average annual extreme minimum temperature in Redmond is −5 °F (−21 °C) to −10 °F (−23 °C).[10]
A typical Central Oregon summer is marked with daily temperatures around 75 °F (24 °C) to 100 °F (38 °C) during the day, and around 40 °F (4 °C) to 60 °F (16 °C) during the night.[citation needed] Hard frosts happen on occasion during the summer months. Autumn usually brings warm, dry days and cooler nights. According to the Western Regional Climate Center of the Desert Research Institute, the mean of the monthly average maximum temperatures in July, the hottest month in Redmond, between 1928 and 2006 was 82.09 °F (27.83 °C).[11]
Redmond's growing season is short. According to the
Climate data for Redmond, Oregon (Roberts Field) (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1948-present) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 70 (21) |
74 (23) |
80 (27) |
89 (32) |
99 (37) |
112 (44) |
109 (43) |
108 (42) |
106 (41) |
95 (35) |
80 (27) |
72 (22) |
112 (44) |
Mean maximum °F (°C) | 59.8 (15.4) |
62.2 (16.8) |
70.5 (21.4) |
78.6 (25.9) |
86.9 (30.5) |
93.4 (34.1) |
99.2 (37.3) |
98.7 (37.1) |
93.7 (34.3) |
82.0 (27.8) |
68.6 (20.3) |
57.4 (14.1) |
100.8 (38.2) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 44.2 (6.8) |
48.0 (8.9) |
54.9 (12.7) |
60.2 (15.7) |
69.1 (20.6) |
77.2 (25.1) |
87.5 (30.8) |
86.5 (30.3) |
78.6 (25.9) |
64.5 (18.1) |
50.8 (10.4) |
42.3 (5.7) |
63.6 (17.6) |
Daily mean °F (°C) | 34.8 (1.6) |
36.6 (2.6) |
41.3 (5.2) |
45.5 (7.5) |
53.4 (11.9) |
60.0 (15.6) |
68.0 (20.0) |
66.8 (19.3) |
59.6 (15.3) |
48.6 (9.2) |
39.1 (3.9) |
32.8 (0.4) |
48.9 (9.4) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 25.3 (−3.7) |
25.3 (−3.7) |
27.7 (−2.4) |
30.7 (−0.7) |
37.8 (3.2) |
42.8 (6.0) |
48.5 (9.2) |
47.2 (8.4) |
40.6 (4.8) |
32.7 (0.4) |
27.5 (−2.5) |
23.3 (−4.8) |
34.1 (1.2) |
Mean minimum °F (°C) | 5.6 (−14.7) |
6.3 (−14.3) |
13.3 (−10.4) |
17.4 (−8.1) |
23.1 (−4.9) |
29.2 (−1.6) |
35.9 (2.2) |
35.0 (1.7) |
26.5 (−3.1) |
15.4 (−9.2) |
7.3 (−13.7) |
1.8 (−16.8) |
−6.3 (−21.3) |
Record low °F (°C) | −27 (−33) |
−19 (−28) |
−1 (−18) |
10 (−12) |
12 (−11) |
24 (−4) |
28 (−2) |
25 (−4) |
16 (−9) |
−3 (−19) |
−19 (−28) |
−28 (−33) |
−28 (−33) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.98 (25) |
0.66 (17) |
0.58 (15) |
0.71 (18) |
1.20 (30) |
0.64 (16) |
0.40 (10) |
0.46 (12) |
0.37 (9.4) |
0.68 (17) |
0.81 (21) |
0.97 (25) |
8.46 (215.4) |
Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.5 (11) |
3.7 (9.4) |
1.6 (4.1) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.8 (2.0) |
4.2 (11) |
15.1 (38) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 8.7 | 7.3 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 7.8 | 5.5 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 6.5 | 8.1 | 8.7 | 78.0 |
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.1 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 2.7 | 8.7 |
Source: NOAA[13][14] |
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1910 | 216 | — | |
1920 | 585 | 170.8% | |
1930 | 994 | 69.9% | |
1940 | 1,876 | 88.7% | |
1950 | 2,956 | 57.6% | |
1960 | 3,340 | 13.0% | |
1970 | 3,721 | 11.4% | |
1980 | 6,452 | 73.4% | |
1990 | 7,163 | 11.0% | |
2000 | 13,481 | 88.2% | |
2010 | 26,215 | 94.5% | |
2020 | 33,274 | 26.9% | |
[3][15][16] U.S. Decennial Census[17] 2018 Estimate[18] [2] |
2010 census
As of the
There were 9,947 households, of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.7% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.07.[3]
The median age in the city was 33.9 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.8% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.[3]
2000 census
At the census of 2000, there were 13,481 people, 5,260 households, and 3,618 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,316.7 inhabitants per square mile (508.4/km2). There were 5,584 housing units at an average density of 545.4 per square mile (210.6/km2). The racial makeup was 93.72% White, 0.09% African American, 1.16% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 2.14% from other races, and 2.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.48% of the population.[3]
There were 5,260 households, of which 38.1% had children under 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size 3.02.[3]
In the city, the population was 29.6% under 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 or older. The median age was 33. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 88.0 males.[3]
The median income for a household was $33,701, and the median income for a family $41,481. Males had a median of $31,940 versus $23,508 for females. The
Economy
A major employer is Redmond Air Center, at the Redmond Airport. This is a Forest Service smoke-jumping, firefighting and training installation.
The Redmond Spokesman newspaper is the city's oldest continuously operating business, printing its first issue July 14, 1910. Publishers Henry and Clara Palmer moved their press for the Laidlaw Chronicle to Redmond, competing with the existing Oregon Hub and Enterprise newspapers, now defunct.[24]
The Eagle Crest Resort, 6 miles (10 km) west of Redmond, is one of eight destination resorts as defined by Oregon's Department of Land Conservation and Development. Eagle Crest is one of Redmond's major employers, and one of Deschutes County's largest corporate tax payers.[25]
Education
Redmond's total enrollment[vague] on September 26, 2006, was 6,892.
- Redmond School District elementary schools serve grades K–5, middle school grades 6–8 and high school 9–12.Redmond School District encompasses 556 square miles (1,400 km2) and operates the following 11 schools:
- 7 elementary schools, serving grades K–5
- 2 middle schools, serving grades 6–8
- 2 high schools, serving grades 9–12
- Private institutions:
- One private Christian school, serving grades pre-kindergarten to 12
- Redmond Proficiency Academy, a grades 6–12 charter school, serving students from Redmond and the greater Central Oregon area
- A secondary campus of George Fox University, affiliated or associated with the Evangelical Friends Alliance
Transportation
Air
Redmond is the location of the region's only commercial airline service airport,
.The
Highways
Redmond lies at the intersection of
Rail
A
Points of interest
- Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center
- A 320-acre multi-purpose facility hosting more than 400 unique events each year. This state-of-the-art facility opened to the public in 2000, and hosts upwards of 400 unique events annually including the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo, the Northwest Sportsmen Show, Overland Expo PNW, and more.
- Eagle Crest Resort
- A full-service, 1700-acre destination resort with a large hotel, one spa, three sports centers, a conference center, five pools, 2 to 4 Bedroom vacation home rentals, three full golf courses (open year-round), and three major housing developments each with multiple subdivisions.
- Fairwell Festival
- An annual music festival consisting of 3 days, 3 stages, and 36+ performances highlighting the sounds of Folk, Blues, Rock, Country, and Soul. Recurring artists include Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Band of Horses, and many more. Occurs during July at the Central Oregon Deschutes County Fairgrounds.
- First Interstate Bank Center
- The only facility of its type in Oregon east of the Cascade Range. Over 300,000 square feet of space under roof, holds 4,000 fixed seats, and the ability to accommodate trade shows.
- The only facility of its type in Oregon east of the Cascade Range. Over 300,000 square feet of space under roof, holds 4,000 fixed seats, and the ability to accommodate
- Redmond Caves
- Nestled inside Redmond’s city limits, and managed in partnership with the City of Redmond, visit a group of 5 caves formed by volcanic flows of molten lava from the Newberry Caldera. Enjoy the cool underground on a hot summer day and follow in the footsteps of Native Americans who used the caves over the last 6,000 years.
Natural history
Some of Redmond's landmark desert flora include:
- The Juniper tree, which dots the surrounding brush/desert
- The Sagebrush, a medium-high bush which is abundant in undeveloped areas
Notable people
- U.S. House of Representativesfrom Oregon's First District, grew up in Redmond, attending the city's public schools from the first grade until graduation from Redmond Union High School (as it was called then) in 1960.
- Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives
- Sam Johnson, a longtime member of the Oregon House of Representatives, was elected mayor of Redmond in 1979 and served in that capacity until he died in 1984.[26]
- Tom McCall, the 30th Governor of Oregon (from 1967 to 1975), graduated from Redmond High School.[27]
- James F. Short, (1902–1986) businessman, rancher, and state legislator[28]
- Arthur Tuck, an American track and field athlete who singlehandedly won the 1919 Oregon State High School track and field team championship for Redmond High School.[29]
- Jill Twiss, an American actress, writer and comedian known for her work on the HBO show Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and author of the bestselling children's book A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo.
See also
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