Climate........ Average High - January 40.3F Average Low - January 20.6F Average High - July 82F Average Low - July 43.8 Employment.......... Total Employees Industry 5,159 Tourism Services 2,032 High Technology/Software 1,902 Secondary Wood Products 1,417 Technology Service 704 Recreational Equipment 615 Aviation/Aerospace Bend Area Employers 2002 St. Charles Medical Center 1,650 Bend/LaPine School District 1,500 Mt. Bachelor (peak season) 750 iSKY 700 Deschutes County (seasonal) 700 Deschutes National Forest 657 Bend Memorial Clinic 507 Pozzi Window Company 485 Beaver Motor Coaches 450 HOMES AND ACREAGE: The 2000 average price for a home in Bend was $197,682. The median price was $163,000. The 2000 average price for a single family residence on acreage was $298,926. The median price of acreage was $249,900. The value of rural property is determined to a large extent on the availability of water. The average time a house is on the market is between 90 - 200 days. RENTALS: The approximate range for monthly cost of rentals in the Bend area is $550 - $650 for a two bedroom, one bath unit and about $750 for a three bedroom unit in either duplexes or apartments. The cost for a 3 bedroom single family house runs $700 and up. SALES TAX: Oregon has no sales tax............. PROPERTY TAX 2000-2001.............. This year, the total tax on a home with an assessed value of $100,000 in Bend is $1,470. ASSESSED VALUATION 2000............ Bend: $4.1 billion Deschutes County: $8.1 billion INCOME TAX: Oregon has adopted most Federal Tax Laws passed before January 1,1989. For 2000, the Oregon Tax rates for taxable income on a "joint return" are: 5% $4,600 or less 7% $4,609 -$11,600 9% $11,601 + CITY TAX INFORMATION.......... 1 (541) 388-5581 STATE TAX INFORMATION............ 1 (503) 378-4988 FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION.............. 1 (800) 829-1040 AIR SERVICE.............. Redmond Municipal Airport: (Commercial & General Aviation) 16 miles north of Bend. Two airlines, Horizon Airlines and United Express provide 15 daily non-stop flights to Portland, 8 daily non-stop flights to Seattle and 3 daily non stop flights to San Francisco. National, Hertz, Avis and Budget car rentals have outlets at the airport. For a flight schedule see their Web site at www.flyrdm.com. Horizon Airlines Phone: 1-800-547-9308 Web address: www.horizonair.com United Express operated by Skywest Airlines Phone: 1-800-241-6522 Web address: www.ual.com Bend Municipal Airport: (General Aviation) 5.5 miles northeast of Bend. Charters, service and car rentals. Sunriver Resort Airport: (General Aviation) 17 miles south of Bend. Charters, service and car rentals. RAILROADS................ AMTRAK provides passenger service through Chemult (60 miles south of Bend). Burlington Northern and Union Pacific provide freight services to all points in the country. Phone: 1-800-231-2222 Web Address: www.amtrak.com BUS SERVICE............... Greyhound Bus Lines has a terminal located in Bend at 63076 N Hwy 97. For fare and schedule information please call 1-800-231-2151. CAC Transportation Serving all of Central Oregon with daily service to Portland. For more information please call 1-800-847-0157 MOTOR FREIGHT.............. Common carrier service is provided by local carriers with service across the continent. LOCAL TRANSPORTATION...... Dial-A-Ride is a transportation program providing rides to the general public as well as senior and disabled community of Bend. Dial-A-Ride is operated Monday through Friday, 7:15 am to 8 pm and on weekends, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Scheduling is finalized 14 days in advance with a minimum of a 24-hour notice. Scheduling is done on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Rides can be scheduled by calling 389-7433, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. The Bend Chamber strives to provide the most current material available in response to your requests. This general information section is designed to answer the most frequently asked questions about our area. Bend at a Glance Geography History Climate Education Emergency Services Employment Financial Institutions Government Health Services Housing Libraries Media Places of Worship Population Recreation and Culture Taxes Transportation Utilities Population 2002........................... Bend 57,750 Deschutes County 126,500 Bend Population by Age Based on the 2000 Census < 5 years 6.9% 5 - 9 6.7% 10 -14 6.8% 15 - 19 6.9% 20 - 24 7.4% 25 - 34 15.5% 35 - 44 15.6% 45 - 54 14.3% 55 - 59 4.2% 60 - 64 3.3% 65 - 74 6.0% 75 - 84 4.6% 85 + 1.8% Median Age........................... 34.8 years Assessed Valuation 2000............................ Bend $4.1 billion Deschutes County $8.8 billion Bend Property Tax Base ..................... 2000 (Per $1000 assessed valuation) $14.6987 Retail Sales ........................ 2000 Deschutes County $1.95 billion School Enrollment Bend/LaPine Schools 13,166 Central Oregon Community College Full-time, Part-time & Non-Credit Over 7,000 OSU Cascades Campus 435 GEOGRAPHY........................ Bend, county seat of Deschutes County, is located near the center of Oregon at the foot of the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains. Bend covers 32 square miles with an altitude of 3,628 feet. It is noted for its scenic setting, mild climate, year-round recreational opportunities, and growing economy. 160 miles southeast of Portland 131 miles southeast of Salem 128 miles northeast of Eugene 496 miles northeast of San Francisco 319 miles west of Boise 343 miles southeast of Seattle 398 miles north of Reno Neighboring Communities LaPine: 30 miles south Redmond: 16 miles north Sisters: 18 miles west Sunriver: 15 miles south HISTORY....................... Until the winter of 1824, this area was known only to native Americans who hunted and fished here. Members of a fur trapping party led by Peter Skene Ogden were the earliest visitors. John Fremont and other Army survey parties came next. Then pioneers heading further west came through and forded the Deschutes River at "Farewell Bend". A small community developed around the bend in the river and in 1905 a city was incorporated with approximately 300 citizens. The Oregon Trunk Railroad was completed in 1911 and the community of Bend began to grow. 1914 brought two major lumber companies and timber became the mainstay of the local economy. Mt. Bachelor ski area became the catalyst for the visitor industry which simultaneously generated industrial and commercial expansion. Wood products are still the leading economic factors with tourism also being the second largest industry. Other diversified industries are developing. Bend is also the retail center of Central Oregon. EDUCATION...................... PUBLIC SCHOOLS........................... BEND/LAPINE SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 www.bend.k12.or.us Administrative Offices, 520 NW Wall Street, 383-6000. Bend: 5 high schools (grades 9-12), 5 middle schools (grades 6-8), 9 elementary schools (grades K-5) and 3 magnet schools. CENTRAL OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2600 NW College Way, 383-7700, www.cocc.edu OSU CASCADE CAMPUS 2600 NW College Way, 322-3100, www.osucascades.edu PRIVATE SCHOOLS..................... There are numerous private, independent schools and preschools in the Bend area, as well as special education, business and vocational schools. The area features a wide range of educational opportunities for youth and adults. EMERGENCY SERVICES The Bend area is served by 9-1-1 Center for Ambulance, Fire, Police, and Deschutes County Sheriff emergencies. Air Life is also available. POLICE.......................... The Bend Department has 65 sworn officers and 18 staff. 388-5550 (non-emergency). FIRE DEPARTMENT....................................... (City of Bend and Rural Fire District #2) 63 paid staff, 14 volunteers (5 stations). 322-6300 (non-emergency). EMPLOYMENT.......................... Primary Industries in Central Oregon 2002 Total Employees Industry 5,159 Tourism Services 2,032 High Technology/Software 1,902 Secondary Wood Products 1,417 Technology Service 704 Recreational Equipment 615 Aviation/Aerospace Bend Area Employers 2002 St. Charles Medical Center 1,650 Bend/LaPine School District 1,500 Mt. Bachelor (peak season) 750 iSKY 700 Deschutes County (seasonal) 700 Deschutes National Forest 657 Bend Memorial Clinic 507 Pozzi Window Company 485 Beaver Motor Coaches 450 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.................................. There are 12 banks with 22 branches, 3 savings and loan associations and 3 credit unions. Most major investment firms have offices in the Bend area. GOVERNMENT............................ The City of Bend adopted the City Manager-Council form of government in 1929. The current system includes a hired City Manager and seven elected councilors with one serving as Mayor. HEALTH SERVICES................................... Top-notch professionals and superb facilities are the hallmark of Bend’s health care system. The community’s patient/physician ratio assures timely access to professional care, whatever the need. HOSPITAL........................ St. Charles Medical Center, 2500 NE Neff Road, 382-4321; a modern, comprehensive 181 bed facility incorporating the latest medical technology. A total of 250 physicians are members of the St. Charles Medical Center staff. Specialties include radiation oncology, neurology, neurosurgery, open heart surgery, radiology, urology, pathology, emergency medicine, rehabilitative medicine, family practice, cardiology, dermatology, orthopedics, psychiatry and men’s and women’s health services, maternity, neonatology and critical care among others. St. Charles is also a Level II trauma center and operates Air Life. www.scmc.org HOUSING............................................ HOMES AND ACREAGE........................... The 2000 average price for a home in Bend was $197,682. The median price was $163,000. The 2000 average price for a single family residence on acreage was $298,926. The median price of acreage was $249,900. The value of rural property is determined to a large extent on the availability of water. The average time a house is on the market is between 90 - 200 days. RENTALS: The approximate range for monthly cost of rentals in the Bend area is $550 - $650 for a two bedroom, one bath unit and about $750 for a three bedroom unit in either duplexes or apartments. The cost for a 3 bedroom single family house runs $700 and up. LIBRARIES...................... DESCHUTES PUBLIC LIBRARY: 507 NW Wall Street, 388-6677. COCC LIBRARY: 2600 NW College Way, 383-7560. DESCHUTES COUNTY LAW LIBRARY: located on Harriman, 1/2 block north of Greenwood Ave, 388-6690 NEWSPAPERS.................... The Bulletin, 1777 SW Chandler Ave, published. every day - 382-1811 www.bendbulletin.com Cascade Business News, 330 NE Marshall, twice monthly editions- 388-5665 www.cascadebusinessnews.com The Source Weekly, P.O. Box 631, every Thurs. -383-0800 www.tsweekly.com The Bend Bugle, 829 NW Delaware Ave, weekly - 389-6886 www.bendbugle.com RADIO...................... There are 13 radio stations based in Bend and additional stations in the Bend reception area. TELEVISION............................ Bend KTVZ-Channel 21/Cable 5 an NBC affiliate; KOAB-TV: A part of the Oregon Public Broadcasting State Television and Radio Network, Channel 3/Cable 7; KFXO - Channel 39, a Fox affiliate. Bend TV Cable System: 42 basic channels and four premium services including, HBO, ShowTime, and The Movie Channel. Wireless cable is available in areas not serviced by regular cable PLACES OF WORSHIP.................. There are almost 100 congregations in the Bend area representing a wide variety of faiths and denominations. RECREATION AND CULTURE........................... There are 37 developed city parks, including: Drake Park, 11 acres of lawn and trees bordering the Deschutes River, on Mirror Pond in downtown Bend and Juniper Park, with indoor and outdoor pools, whirlpool and sauna, weight room, playground, tennis courts, horseshoes, etc. For further information, contact Bend Metro Park & Recreation, 200 Pacific Park Lane, 389-7275. There are numerous fitness/health clubs available to provide workouts from weightlifting to indoor tennis courts. Central Oregon Community College offers a gym and free public use of sports equipment. SPORTS: Community teams are popular and leagues are formed for a number of sports including; basketball, skiing, softball, soccer, and tennis. For more information on how to participate click here. ENTERTAINMENT: Two theater groups provide plays and entertainment year-round. Concerts, ranging from jazz to classical, are held throughout the year with many held outdoors at Drake Park. Two museums feature exhibits portraying the cultural and natural heritage of the area. There is a thriving art community supporting more than ten art galleries, juried expositions and art hop walking tours. Other entertainment options include nightclubs, dance halls, movie theaters and coffee houses. Bend has two regional shopping malls, several smaller malls, a factory outlet center, a thriving downtown shopping area and abundant specialty shops. ANNUAL EVENTS: Pole, Pedal, Paddle race (May), Cascade Festival of Music (August), Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration (July), Bend Summer Festival (July), Sunriver Music Festival (August). For a list of calendar of events provided by the Bend Chamber of Commerce please click here. TAXES...................... SALES TAX: Oregon has no sales tax. PROPERTY TAX 2000-2001: This year, the total tax on a home with an assessed value of $100,000 in Bend is $1,470. ASSESSED VALUATION 2000: Bend: $4.1 billion Deschutes County: $8.1 billion INCOME TAX: Oregon has adopted most Federal Tax Laws passed before January 1,1989. For 2000, the Oregon Tax rates for taxable income on a "joint return" are: 5% $4,600 or less 7% $4,609 -$11,600 9% $11,601 + CITY TAX INFORMATION: 1 (541) 388-5581 STATE TAX INFORMATION: 1 (503) 378-4988 FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION: 1 (800) 829-1040 Back to Top TRANSPORTATION......................... HIGHWAYS................ Bend is situated on Highway 97, which provides a direct route north and south. State Highway. 20 provides convenient access west to Salem, Eugene, and Interstate 5 and east to the Idaho border. AIR SERVICE: Redmond Municipal Airport: (Commercial & General Aviation) 16 miles north of Bend. Two airlines, Horizon Airlines and United Express provide 15 daily non-stop flights to Portland, 8 daily non-stop flights to Seattle and 3 daily non stop flights to San Francisco. National, Hertz, Avis and Budget car rentals have outlets at the airport. For a flight schedule see their Web site at www.flyrdm.com. Horizon Airlines Phone: 1-800-547-9308 Web address: www.horizonair.com United Express operated by Skywest Airlines Phone: 1-800-241-6522 Web address: www.ual.com Bend Municipal Airport: (General Aviation) 5.5 miles northeast of Bend. Charters, service and car rentals. Sunriver Resort Airport: (General Aviation) 17 miles south of Bend. Charters, service and car rentals. RAILROADS...................... AMTRAK provides passenger service through Chemult (60 miles south of Bend). Burlington Northern and Union Pacific provide freight services to all points in the country. Phone: 1-800-231-2222 Web Address: www.amtrak.com BUS SERVICE..................... Greyhound Bus Lines has a terminal located in Bend at 63076 N Hwy 97. For fare and schedule information please call 1-800-231-2151. CAC Transportation Serving all of Central Oregon with daily service to Portland. For more information please call 1-800-847-0157 MOTOR FREIGHT..................... Common carrier service is provided by local carriers with service across the continent. LOCAL TRANSPORTATION................... Dial-A-Ride is a transportation program providing rides to the general public as well as senior and disabled community of Bend. Dial-A-Ride is operated Monday through Friday, 7:15 am to 8 pm and on weekends, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Scheduling is finalized 14 days in advance with a minimum of a 24-hour notice. Scheduling is done on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Rides can be scheduled by calling 389-7433, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. UTILITIES................... ELECTRICITY..................... Bend relies on a diversified supply of wholesale power generated by the Bonneville Power Administration and other Pacific Northwest sources. Companies servicing the Bend area include: Central Electric Co-Op 389-1980 Pacific Power 1-(888) 221-7070 NATURAL GAS: Natural gas service in the Central Oregon area is provided by: Cascade Natural Gas 382-6464 REFUSE & RECYCLING: Bend Garbage & Recycling 382-2263 Cascade Disposal 382-6660 TELECOMMUNICATIONS: Fiber optic transmission facilities, provided by Qwest Communications, link the communities of Bend, Redmond and Madras with Portland. Qwest Communications: Residential Services: 1-(800) 244-1111 Phone Books: Qwest Dex: 1-(800) 244-1111 Western Directory Co. 317-0200 Cellular phone service is available through several companies. WATER & SEWER City of Bend www.ci.bend.or.us 388-5515 Bend municipal water is of exceptional quality. It exceeds EPA standards by wide margin in all categories. Its pH rating is 7.2; hardness ranges from 20-30; temperature is 36-50 F; no arsenic detected. The City of Bend utilizes both surface water and a large regional aquifer. For detailed information, call the Bend Public Works Department, 388-5540. Private water companies with excellent water quality often supply properties not serviced by the City of Bend. These included Avion Water, Roats Water, Agate-Apache Water and Juniper Utilities depending on the property location. Rates and regulations vary as private water companies are regulated by the Public Utility Commission (800) 522-2404. The Oregon Health Division, Drinking Water Program (503) 731-4317, regulates all drinking water systems. Many rural properties have their own on-site wells and cisterns. Water rights are administered by the County Watermaster. Checking water rights is advisable before acquiring property. Call the Water Master at 388-6669.
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