What are the schools like in Pistol River, OR?

School district data for Pistol River is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Pistol River?

The median household income in Pistol River, OR is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is N/A.

What is the weather like in Pistol River, OR?

Pistol River has an average high temperature of 54.7°F in January and 68.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.2 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Pistol River, OR?

Pistol River has a violent crime rate of 39.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 383.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pistol River, OR a Good Place to Live?

Pistol River is a small town of 0 in Oregon, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Pistol River's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pistol River is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pistol River 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 Pistol River metro area.

Metric	Pistol River, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	N/A	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pistol River's violent crime rate is 39.3 per 100,000 residents — 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

39.3 /100k

Property Crime

383.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Pistol River, OR	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	N/A	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	N/A	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pistol River sees average highs of 54.7°F in January and 68.1°F in July, with 75.2 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Pistol River, OR
Average High — January	54.7°F
Average High — July	68.1°F
Annual Precipitation	75.2"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Pistol River, OR	National Avg
Population	0	—
Median Age	N/A	38.9
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	N/A	59.3%
Black or African American	N/A	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	N/A	18.9%
Asian	N/A	6.3%
Under 18	N/A	22.2%
65 and over	N/A	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gold Beach, OR 9 mi Wedderburn, OR 10 mi Nesika Beach, OR 15 mi Brookings, OR 16 mi Harbor, OR 19 mi

Pistol River vs Other Cities

Pistol River, OR vs Gold Beach, OR Pistol River, OR vs Wedderburn, OR Pistol River, OR vs Nesika Beach, OR Pistol River, OR vs Brookings, OR Pistol River, OR vs Harbor, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pistol River, OR affordable or expensive?

Pistol River has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Pistol River, OR?

Pistol River's violent crime rate is 39.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 383.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pistol River?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Pistol River, OR a good place to live?

Pistol River, OR has a population of 0, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A. 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 Pistol River?

Pistol River averages 54.7°F in January and 68.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 75.2 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Pistol River?

The population of Pistol River, Oregon is 0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pistol River?

Key numbers for living in Pistol River: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pistol River side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.