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Elgin
City in Oregon, United States
Overview
Elgin, Oregon is a small, charming rural city set at the base of Oregon's Blue Mountains. Known for its rich railroad history, friendly locals, and outdoor recreational opportunities, Elgin offers visitors a peaceful break from city life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Oregon
Population
685
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
45.56°, -117.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$1,700
Local Cost
$1,065
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
65
English
99
Temperature
7.5°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
-1.9°C
Record High
38.6°C
Record Low
-25.8°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
658 mm
Internet Speed
267 Mbps
Upload
241 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LGD
Distance
31 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 21 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 64/100.
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