What are the schools like in Yoncalla, OR?

Yoncalla is served primarily by Yoncalla SD 32. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.

What is the median household income in Yoncalla?

The median household income in Yoncalla, OR is $50,234 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.4%.

What is the weather like in Yoncalla, OR?

Yoncalla has an average high temperature of 50.5°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Yoncalla, OR affordable or expensive?

Yoncalla's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Yoncalla is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $181,300 and the median rent is $1,081 per month.

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

Yoncalla 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 Yoncalla, OR a Good Place to Live?

Yoncalla is a small town of 1,104 in Oregon, with a median household income of $50,234 and a 13.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Yoncalla stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

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

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

Cost of Living

Index: 98.5

Yoncalla's overall cost of living index is 98.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Yoncalla costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Yoncalla, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$181,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,081	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,234	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Yoncalla'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

Yoncalla is served primarily by Yoncalla SD 32. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Yoncalla, OR	National Avg
School District	Yoncalla SD 32	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Yoncalla sees average highs of 50.5°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 47.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Yoncalla, OR
Average High — January	50.5°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	47.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Yoncalla, OR	National Avg
Population	1,104	—
Median Age	55.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	13.6%	22.2%
65 and over	30.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Drain, OR 4 mi Oakland, OR 12 mi Fair Oaks, OR 14 mi Elkton, OR 14 mi Sutherlin, OR 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Yoncalla

Yoncalla, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97499

Yoncalla vs Other Cities

Yoncalla, OR vs Drain, OR Yoncalla, OR vs Oakland, OR Yoncalla, OR vs Fair Oaks, OR Yoncalla, OR vs Elkton, OR Yoncalla, OR vs Sutherlin, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yoncalla, OR affordable or expensive?

Yoncalla's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Yoncalla roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $181,300 and median rent is $1,081/month.

What is the crime rate in Yoncalla, OR?

Yoncalla'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 Yoncalla?

Public schools in Yoncalla are operated by Yoncalla SD 32. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 8.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Yoncalla, OR a good place to live?

Yoncalla, OR has a population of 1,104, a median household income of $50,234, and an unemployment rate of 13.4%. 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 Yoncalla?

Yoncalla averages 50.5°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Yoncalla?

Yoncalla, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97499.

What is the population of Yoncalla?

The population of Yoncalla, Oregon is 1,104 with a median age of 55.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Yoncalla?

Key numbers for living in Yoncalla: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $181,300, median household income $50,234, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Yoncalla side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.