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Banks

City in Oregon, United States

Overview

Banks is a tiny, welcoming town set in Oregon's Tualatin Valley, known for its proximity to scenic outdoor adventures and the famous Banks-Vernonia State Trail. Its peaceful streets and small-town charm make it a perfect gateway to nature with a friendly local atmosphere.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Oregon
Population
156
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
45.62°, -123.11°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,490
Local Cost
$1,440
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
16.5°C
Winter Avg
3.9°C
Record High
39.3°C
Record Low
-12.2°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1493 mm
Internet Speed
166 Mbps
Upload
147 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
88
Walk Score
88
Footways
175.0
Airport
HIO
Distance
15 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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