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- 1998Summit, Oregon
SummitOR
A town of 134.
Photo: Bruce Fingerhood from Springfield, Oregon, US · CC BY 2.0
Population
134
residents
Median age
21.8
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Small town
134 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Weather
Forecast →57°
Clear
H 75° · L 51°
Local news
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Summit. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.
72risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesLandslides
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Summit has mild winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 35°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
10″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–48°
Spring40–60°
Summer51–78°
Fall43–64°
Nov 7
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Summit is
Summit beats the Oregon average on 16 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
26 measures vs. Oregon
16 better9 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Summit | OR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who get no exercise | 12.1% | 20.1% |
| Fewer smokers | 7.4% | 12% |
| More binge drinkers | 19.9% | 15.4% |
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
16.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
Homes in Summit sell for about $775K
The median sale price was $775,000 in February 2026.
$775Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in February
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
About Summit
Unincorporated community in Benton County, Oregon, United States
Summit is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Benton County, Oregon, United States. At the 2023 census population estimates, it had a population of 177. Summit lies on Oregon Route 180 northwest of Blodgett. Summit has an elevation of 718 feet (219 m). Since 1980 Summit is known locally for its small Summit Summer Festival on the third Saturday in August. At the Hippie-style gathering with food and music artisans offer their products, e.g. hand made knives, quilts; artists make their shows e.g. big soap bubbles and visitors get involved.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 72
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 758 ft
- Area code
- 541
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