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Scio, OR

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Population
959
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
316 ft
Median Home Value
$404,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$99,886
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Scio

Tucked into the rolling farmland of Linn County, Scio is a quiet rural town of under a thousand residents nestled near the Santiam River foothills. Often called the covered bridge capital of Oregon, the area is surrounded by scenic country roads connecting historic wooden bridges like Weddle, Hannah, and Shimanek. It is the kind of peaceful setting where open pastures and mountain views shape daily life.

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Locals enjoy a close-knit, welcoming vibe centered around long-standing traditions. Historic spots like the 1922 ZCBJ Hall along Thomas Creek still bring neighbors together for community dinners, dances, and weekend events. For anyone looking to trade city traffic for quiet country living while staying within an easy drive of Salem and Albany, Scio offers a charming home base.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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