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Scio, OR
City in Linn County, Oregon.
Population
930
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,109
ZIP codes
0
Scio and its ZIP codes
Scio at a glance
- Scio is about 48 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $99,886 a year, 20% more than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $404,800 (15% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,375 a month.
Local data for Scio, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Scio, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$99,886
Poverty rate
5.4%
Median home value
$404,800
Median rent
$1,375/mo
Homeownership
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
9.6%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
37.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (189), Irish Americans (93), Mexican Americans (75).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Linn County. PPP loans are for Scio.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,532
48,405 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,976
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$988M
FY 2026, $7,685 per person
How people get to work
Scio, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.6%
Average one-way commute: 37.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Scio, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
77
Countywide, mostly funnel cloud
Flood insurance policies
511
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 34°F
52.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scio, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Scio
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West ScioCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.3 |
| MarionCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.1 |
| CrabtreeCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.8 |
| StaytonCity | 7.4 mi | 3.1 |
| JeffersonCity | 7.7 mi | 0.9 |
| SublimityCity | 9 mi | 0.9 |
| LacombCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 4 |
| AumsvilleCity | 9.9 mi | 1.1 |
| MillersburgCity | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| TurnerCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| LebanonCity | 12 mi | 7.2 |
| MehamaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| LyonsCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| AlbanyCity | 13 mi | 17.9 |
| South LebanonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| WaterlooTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Scio, OR in?
- Scio is in Linn County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Scio, OR?
- About 930 people live in Scio, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Scio?
- Nearby places include West Scio (1.6 mi), Marion (5.2 mi), Crabtree (5.3 mi), Stayton (7.4 mi), Jefferson (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023