Rows tagged local are specific to Sandy (Census ACS); state rows are state averages; metro-area rows are inherited from Portland, OR. Home value is ACS owner-reported (not a Zillow sale price).
Notable hazards: wildfire, earthquakes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed.
FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk)
94.6 — Relatively High
metro-area
#140 of 200 metros
Flood insurance (annual, NFIP)
$650
state
#41 of 200 metros
Earthquake insurance (annual)
$600
state
#172 of 200 metros
Climate & air quality
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner)
38
metro-area
#25 of 200 metros
Cooling degree-days (AC load)
300
metro-area
#2 of 200 metros
Homes with air conditioning (state)
76%
state
#168 of 200 metros
Heating degree-days (heat load)
4,600
metro-area
#110 of 200 metros
Days per year ≥ 90°F
12
metro-area
#54 of 200 metros
Days per year ≥ 100°F
1
metro-area
#105 of 200 metros
Avg summer high (state)
82°F
metro-area
#10 of 200 metros
Avg winter low
34°F
metro-area
#76 of 200 metros
Annual precipitation
43.7"
metro-area
#113 of 200 metros
Annual snowfall
3.4"
metro-area
#78 of 200 metros
Sunshine (% of possible)
48%
metro-area
#186 of 200 metros
Plant hardiness zone
8b
Frost window
02-25 → 12-01
Safety
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Violent crime (per 100k, state avg)
340
state
#48 of 200 metros
Property crime (per 100k, state avg)
3,000
state
#186 of 200 metros
Local amenities & recreation
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Grocery stores
55
metro-area
#108 of 200 metros
Parks
56
Hiking areas
32
Golf courses
17
Shooting ranges
8
Lakes
1
Permits
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Building permit difficulty (1–5)
4
state
#147 of 200 metros
Permit detail
Difficult; zoning + review
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.