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Yachats, OR
City in Lincoln County, Oregon.
Population
979
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,075
ZIP codes
0
Yachats and its ZIP codes
Yachats at a glance
- Yachats is about 24 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,125 a year, 19% less than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $557,500 (17% above Oregon) and median rent is $979 a month.
Local data for Yachats, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Yachats, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,125
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$557,500
Median rent
$979/mo
Homeownership
63.5%
Bachelor's or higher
59.9%
Median age
68.7
Average commute
12.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (133), Irish Americans (68), Italian Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Yachats.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,096
18,580 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,973
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$531M
FY 2026, $10,538 per person
How people get to work
Yachats, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.1%
- Carpooled2.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home30.7%
Average one-way commute: 12.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Yachats, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
65
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,126
4.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
64° / 42°F
78.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Yachats, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
9.9%
U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
Cities near Yachats
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| San MarineCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.1 |
| WaldportCity | 7.1 mi | 2.7 |
| BayshoreCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Heceta BeachCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| NewportCity | 22 mi | 10 |
| FlorenceCity | 22 mi | 5.5 |
| ToledoCity | 23 mi | 2.2 |
| MapletonCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| AlseaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| Dunes CityCity | 28 mi | 2.7 |
| SiletzCity | 30 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Yachats, OR in?
- Yachats is in Lincoln County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Yachats, OR?
- About 979 people live in Yachats, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Yachats?
- Nearby places include San Marine (3 mi), Waldport (7.1 mi), Bayshore (8.8 mi), Heceta Beach (20 mi), Newport (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023