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Outdoors in Drain
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About Drain
City in Oregon, United StatesDrain is a city in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2020 census, Drain had a population of 1,172. Drain is named after town founder and politician Charles J. Drain, who donated 60 acres (24 ha) of nearby land to the Oregon and California Railroad in 1871.
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Housing in Drain
The typical Drain home is worth about $308,000, about the same as a year ago, 38% below the Oregon typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Drain
Full picture →Most working residents leave Drain for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Eugene (16%), Roseburg (9%) and Cottage Grove (6%). Half commute less than 30 miles.
Health in Drain
Health Grade C+
Healthier than 41% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 85% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Oregon
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Drain
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 91% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Drain
Full climate →Drain has mild winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 36°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Schools in Drain
All Drain schools →School Grade B-
The public schools Drain’s kids attend outperform 50% of Oregon’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within OR. Ratings are from neighbors.
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