A town of 191. Nearly 26.7% of it is conserved land.
The thing Winchester Bay does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Winchester Bay. Another town gets a different order.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.
4.8 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Umpqua Lighthouse State Park | 1.1 mi | 251 |
| 2. South Jetty County Park | 0.9 mi | 61 |
| 3. Sea Ranch Park | 0.1 mi | 24 |
Most working residents leave Winchester Bay for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Reedsport (33%), Coos Bay (10%) and Florence (4%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Winchester Bay has warm winters and cool summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 66°, a January night drops to 40°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Winchester Bay beats the Oregon average on 4 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | Winchester Bay | OR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.6% | 15.4% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 78.2% | 71.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11% | 6.5% |
Where Winchester Bay’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
7 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
Unincorporated community in the state of Oregon, United States
Winchester Bay, formerly Umpqua City, is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Winchester Bay as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name. As of the 2020 census, Winchester Bay had a population of 462. The community of Umpqua City was established in 1850.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)