Demographics

Location:

Conveniently located on interstate 5, Roseburg is 67 miles south of Eugene, Oregon's second largest city, and 96 miles north of Medford. The town lies approximately 80 miles east of the coastal communities of Reedsport and Coos Bay, connected to them by state highways 38 and 42. State highway 138 follows the North Umpqua River east from Roseburg to Diamond Lake at the summit of the Cascade Mountains, and to nearby Crater Lake National Park.

Population:

With a population of over 19,000, Roseburg's retail, service, wholesale, and professional businesses serve an overall area population of about 65,000. Douglas County has a population of over 96,400.

Corporate Limits

Roseburg corporate limits cover nearly eight square miles, with an average elevation of 465 feet above sea level. Douglas county is 5,062 square miles in size.

TAX RATE:

The 1994-95 tax rate in the city of Roseburg is $9.32 per $1,000. Oregon has no sales tax. A graduated income tax, 5-10% is closely keyed to the federal income tax.

Climate:

Roseburg enjoys four distinct seasons, low summer humidity, and a growing season of 217 days. The average rainfall for Roseburg is approximately 34 inches. Snowfall is rare, and the area enjoys one of the lowest wind velocities anywhere in the Unite d States. Low and high temperatures range between 34 to 48 degrees F in January, 39 to 63 in April, 53 to 84 in July, and 43 to 67 in October.