Woodburn, Oregon is known for "A City of Unity" because there is such diverse population. The city celebrates the differences in culture and ethnicity. Woodburn has that rustic charm, but has upgraded and now has state-of-the-art schools, a quality library, a new swimming pool, upscale neighborhoods like Tukwila and Henry's Farm, golf courses, Senior Estates retirement community and the Woodburn Company Stores outlet mall. There are many volunteer opportunities for seniors in the downtown area where the many mexican shops are located. Location: Woodburn is located on Interstate 5 and is 30 miles south of Portland, and 17 miles north of Salem. Woodburn is one hour south of the Portland International Airport and the Port of Portland; 15 minutes south of the regional Aurora State Airport. Interstate 5, state highways 99E, 211, 219 and 214, and the Southern Pacific Railroad lead people to Woodburn.
Demographics
Elevation: 182 feet Total Population: 20,410 Marion County Weather: Precipitation: 40.780" Average high temperature: 80 degrees Average low temperature: 32 degrees Ethnicity and Culture: 25% seniors, 50% Hispanic, 20% Russian Age: The median age is 31 Unemployment rate: 8% Industries: Agriculture, hospitality and food, wood products, services, retail, food processing, tourism. Mean annual wage: $33,722 Average Home Sales: $114,800 Average Property taxes $1,433 Sales tax: None Total Housing units: 6,816. Owner-occupied - 67% Renter-occupied - 33% Employment Department: Oregon Employment Division - 120 E. Lincoln St., Woodburn, OR 97071. (503) 982-2817 Major Employers: MAJOR EMPLOYERS BUSINESS PAYROLL* Fleetwood Homes Winco Foods Woodburn Schools Woodburn Company Stores Wal-Mart Supercenter Food Services of America Patrick Industries Woodburn Fertilizer City of Woodburn TRANSPORATION: Woodburn Transit System: 503-982-5245 Greyhound Bus: 503-362-2428 Woodburn Taxi: 503-982-1818 Senior Dial-A-Ride: 503-982-7433 Airport: Portland International Airport- Portland, Oregon Relocation or Moving to Woodburn Important Phone Numbers: Post Offices: Gervais: 800-275-8777 Hubbard: 800-275-8777 Woodburn: 800-275-8777 Woodburn Information and Referral: 503-982-8212 Woodburn DMV office: 503-982-9961, 14550 Industrial Ave Dial-A-Ride: 503-982-7433 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program: 503-982-5255 Salvation Army: 503-982-2739 Woodburn Senior Meals: 503-981-3470 uTILITIES: Gas Service Northwest Natural Gas: 800-523-7661 Electric Service Portland General Electric: 800-542-8818 Telephone Service Qwest: 800-244-1111 AT&T: 1-800-288-2747 Qwest (Juvencia): 1-866-602-9837 DataVision: 971-983-5000 Garbage and Recycling Service: United Disposal Service: 503-981-1278 Cable Television Service: Willamette Broadband : 503-981-1891 Water and Sewer Service: City of Woodburn: 503-982-5218 Voter Registration: Marion County: 503-588-5041 Schools and Colleges: Woodburn schools: 503-981-9555 North Marion schools: 503-678-5835 Gervais schools: 503-792-3801 Chemeketa Community College Woodburn Campus: 503-981-8820 Chemeketa Community College Salem Campus: 503-399-5000 Hospitals: Salem Hospital: 800-876-1718 Legacy Meridian Park Hospital: 503-692-1212 Silverton Hospital: 503-873-1500
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