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Hayesville.
Hayesville is an unincorporated community in Marion County, OR. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Hayesville
Hayesville is a community of 22,309 people in Oregon. The median household income is $58,624, median rent runs about $1,435 per month, and median home values are around $365,400. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.
Hayesville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
23.7%
Foreign-Born
23.3%
Broadband Internet
88.9%
of households
Population Growth
+1.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics23.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Hayesville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hayesville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (71.4%), and 34.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.1%
of residents
65 and Older
12.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.1%
of households
Married Couples
43.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.88
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% below OR average
Rent, home values, and income in Hayesville
In Hayesville, rent runs 6% below the OR average, and home values are 23% below the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
60.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
35.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,856
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
47.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $417,400 (May 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OR
Unemployment in Hayesville
Unemployment in Marion County, which includes Hayesville, is close to the OR average.
Unemployment rate
Hayesville: Marion County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Marion County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Hayesville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.5 min avg
How Hayesville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hayesville, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE)
Regional airport · few flights11k passengers boarded in 2025
- 46 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 55% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Marion County Sheriff's Office, which covers Hayesville, runs 55% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
149
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,290.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Marion County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Marion County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Marion County, which includes Hayesville, the most common type is heavy snow, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2024 | 9 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 2 | Funnel Cloud | None reported |
| 2022 | 2 | Funnel Cloud | $25,000 |
| 2020 | 4 | Flood | $3,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Tornado | $200 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Marion County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Marion County, which includes Hayesville, is typically good — 292 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
292
per year
Moderate Days
73
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Marion County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hayesville has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/54°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
49°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.1"
Annual Snowfall
1.1"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
49
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
148
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 36°F | 6.08" |
| Feb | 52°F | 36°F | 4.54" |
| Mar | 57°F | 38°F | 4.35" |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 3.12" |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 2.25" |
| Jun | 75°F | 51°F | 1.25" |
| Jul | 84°F | 55°F | 0.25" |
| Aug | 84°F | 55°F | 0.39" |
| Sep | 78°F | 51°F | 1.46" |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 3.47" |
| Nov | 54°F | 39°F | 5.95" |
| Dec | 47°F | 35°F | 6.97" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hayesville
Uninsured
15.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Hayesville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Oregon State Hospital Distinct Part
Psychiatric · 3.1 mi away · Salem
Salem Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Salem
Legacy Silverton Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.5 mi away · Silverton
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hayesville
Hayesville's student/teacher ratio is 19.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 14.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
14.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Hayesville
Public · 2-year · 6,610 students · in-state tuition $6,570 · 27% graduate · median earnings $45,297 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,592 students · in-state tuition $54,224 · 74% graduate · median earnings $62,275 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 678 students · in-state tuition $39,166 · 53% graduate · median earnings $53,254 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 47 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hayesville
Hayesville has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (47 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
47 mi awayLewis and Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
97 mi awayCities Near Hayesville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Hayesville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Hayesville FAQ
Is Hayesville, Oregon affordable?⌄
Hayesville's median rent is $1,435/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $58,624/year. Median home value is $365,400.
Is Hayesville, Oregon safe?⌄
Hayesville is policed by the Marion County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 149 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1290 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hayesville, Oregon?⌄
Marion County, which includes Hayesville, has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hayesville, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Hayesville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,435/month and median household income is $58,624/year. The median home value is $365,400. About 60% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hayesville, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Hayesville is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from