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Drain, OR
City in Douglas County, Oregon.
Population
1,078
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,703
ZIP codes
0
Drain and its ZIP codes
Drain at a glance
- Drain is about 38 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,103, 44% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $287,700 (40% below Oregon) and median rent is $984 a month.
Local data for Drain, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Drain, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,103
Poverty rate
35.3%
Median home value
$287,700
Median rent
$984/mo
Homeownership
64.9%
Bachelor's or higher
10.6%
Median age
34.2
Average commute
30.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (153), German Americans (98), Irish Americans (84).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Drain.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,333
38,364 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,747
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $14,136 per person
How people get to work
Drain, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled14.8%
- Public transit3.4%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Drain, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,305
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
883
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 35°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Drain, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Drain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| YoncallaCity | 4.6 mi | 0.7 |
| ElktonCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Cottage GroveCity | 16 mi | 3.9 |
| OaklandCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| Fair OaksCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| SutherlinCity | 19 mi | 6.1 |
| CreswellCity | 24 mi | 1.7 |
| VenetaCity | 26 mi | 2.6 |
| Roseburg NorthCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.8 |
| GlideCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 10.1 |
| ElmiraCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.2 |
| EugeneCity | 28 mi | 44.5 |
| MelroseCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 4.3 |
| RoseburgCity | 30 mi | 10.8 |
| TrentCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Drain, OR in?
- Drain is in Douglas County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Drain, OR?
- About 1,078 people live in Drain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Drain?
- Nearby places include Yoncalla (4.6 mi), Elkton (13 mi), Cottage Grove (16 mi), Oakland (17 mi), Fair Oaks (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023