Cave JunctionOR
A town of 1,691, settled in 1948. Healthier than 86% of U.S. towns.
What makes Cave Junction stand out
The 3 things Cave Junction does most differently from other towns.
Cave Junction has grown 10% since 2010
1,883 people in 2010; 1,691 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 96% of U.S. communities.
Healthier than 14% of U.S. towns
Cave Junction beats the Oregon average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
| What stands out | Cave Junction | OR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.5% | 15.4% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 77.8% | 71.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.7% | 6.8% |
A typical Cave Junction home is worth about $298K
The typical Cave Junction home is worth about $298,000, down 0.9% in a year, 40% below the Oregon typical home.
Typical home value
Cave Junction’s public schools outperform 31% of Oregon districts
The public schools Cave Junction’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 69% of Oregon’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Elementary School | K–4 | 378 | B− |
| Lorna Byrne Middle School | 5–8 | 349 | C |
| Illinois Valley High School | 9–12 | 291 | C+ |
| Kalmiopsis Community Arts High School | 9–12 | 47 | Not graded |
Four seasons, hot summers
Cave Junction has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 33°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
About one in five working residents works right in Cave Junction
About one in 5 of Cave Junction’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Grants Pass (15%), Medford (11%) and Eugene (2%). Half commute less than 25 miles.
Where working residents work
5.1% of Cave Junction is conserved land
1.3 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
About Cave Junction
City in Oregon, United States
Cave Junction is a city in Josephine County, Oregon, United States. The city got its name by virtue of its location at the junction of Redwood Highway (U.S. Route 199) and Caves Highway (Oregon Route 46). As of the 2020 census, the city population was 2,071. Following World War II, timber became the main source of income for residents. As timber income has since declined, the city is attempting to compensate with tourism and branding itself as a haven for retirees.
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- Established
- 1948
- Population
- 2,071
- Area
- 1.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,575 ft
- ZIP code
- 97523
- Area code
- 458, 541
Cave Junction’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Cave Junction.