What are the schools like in Lookingglass, OR?

Lookingglass is served primarily by Douglas County SD 4. The district operates 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.2:1.

What is the median household income in Lookingglass?

The median household income in Lookingglass, OR is $68,088 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.9%.

What is the weather like in Lookingglass, OR?

Lookingglass has an average high temperature of 50.6°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches.

Lookingglass, OR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Lookingglass, OR?

Lookingglass has a violent crime rate of 211.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1935.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lookingglass, OR a Good Place to Live?

Lookingglass is a small town of 762 in Oregon, with a median household income of $68,088 and a 14.9% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Lookingglass stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lookingglass is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lookingglass city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Lookingglass metro area.

Metric	Lookingglass, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$352,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,088	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Lookingglass's violent crime rate is 211.7 per 100,000 residents — 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

211.7 /100k

Property Crime

1935.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lookingglass is served primarily by Douglas County SD 4. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lookingglass, OR	National Avg
School District	Douglas County SD 4	—
Elementary Schools	9	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lookingglass sees average highs of 50.6°F in January and 88.1°F in July, with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Lookingglass, OR
Average High — January	50.6°F
Average High — July	88.1°F
Annual Precipitation	38.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Lookingglass, OR	National Avg
Population	762	—
Median Age	62.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.3%	22.2%
65 and over	47.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Melrose, OR 5 mi Winston, OR 6 mi Green, OR 6 mi Dillard, OR 6 mi Roseburg, OR 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Lookingglass

Lookingglass, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97471

Lookingglass vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lookingglass, OR affordable or expensive?

Lookingglass has a median home value of $352,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $68,088.

What is the crime rate in Lookingglass, OR?

Lookingglass's violent crime rate is 211.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1935.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lookingglass?

Public schools in Lookingglass are operated by Douglas County SD 4. The district has 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. 20.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lookingglass, OR a good place to live?

Lookingglass, OR has a population of 762, a median household income of $68,088, and an unemployment rate of 14.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lookingglass?

Lookingglass averages 50.6°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lookingglass?

Lookingglass, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97471.

What is the population of Lookingglass?

The population of Lookingglass, Oregon is 762 with a median age of 62.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lookingglass?

Key numbers for living in Lookingglass: median home $352,500, median household income $68,088, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lookingglass side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.