Rivergrove Community Profile
Phone 503-639-6919 • Fax 503-639-0899
• E-Mail: None
City Location
County(ies): Clackamas Incorporated in 1971Location: In the southern section of the Portland Metropolitan area, near I-5 and Tualatin just south of Lake Oswego.
Nearest Major Highway and Distance: I-5 | Local miles
Nearest Major City and Distance:
Tualatin | 1 mile, Estimated Drive Time: 5 minutes
Distance to Portland: 6 miles
Source: Oregon Department of Transportation, State of Oregon Map; Oregon Blue Book
Recreational Amenities
Tualatin Commons offers shopping, a lake, and outdoor concerts. Other options include nearby Lake Grove Park, Wilsonville Family Fun Center, and Charbonneau and Langdon Farms golf courses. Regional recreation attractions include Mt Hood & Timberline Lodge, ski areas, Bonnie Lake State Park, Milo McIver State Park, Molalla River State Park, Mt. Hood National Forest, Mt Hood Wilderness, Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness, Bull of the Wood Wilderness.Planning a vacation or a tour through an area of Oregon? Visit the Oregon Tourism Commission's web site at http://www.traveloregon.com/ for more information.
Source: City Administration, local chamber of commerce, local convention and visitor bureau
Climate
Elevation: 132' Measurement Location: Oregon CityTemperature:
Monthly Ave. Low: 35°F Monthly Ave. High: 82°F
Hottest Month: August Coldest Month: January
Driest Month: July Wettest Month: December
Average annual precipitation: 47.060"
Humidity (Hour 10, local time):
Average July afternoon humidity: 62%
Average January afternoon humidity: 82%
Source: Oregon Climate Service
Profile Topics
Climate
Population
Community Age Groups
Housing
Industries and Products
Demographic Data
5 Largest Employers
Economic Development Orgs
Education
Financial Institutions
Taxes
Business Taxes
Public Safety
Community Communications
Planning/Zoning
Water Supply
Wastewater Treatment System
Telecommunications
Natural Gas & Electrical
Transportation
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Demographics
| Population | |||||
| 1990 | 2000 | 2005 | 2006 | ||
| City of Rivergrove | 294 | 324 | 350 | 350 | |
| Clackamas County | 278,850 | 338,391 | 361,300 | 367,040 | |
| Clackamas County | 1,879 sq miles | 195 | persons/sq mile | Sources: figures based on 2006 PSU population estimates; |
| Oregon Bluebook county square mileage | ||||
Community Age Groups
| 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | |
| Under 5 years | 0 | 0 | 16 | 20 |
| 5-19 years | 0 | 0 | 51 | 74 |
| 20-44 years | 0 | 0 | 110 | 102 |
| 45-64 years | 0 | 0 | 76 | 105 |
| 65+ years | 0 | 0 | 31 | 23 |
| Median Age | 0 | 0 | 38 | 39 |
Housing
| Total Housing Units | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing, 2000 |
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| City of Rivergrove | 84 | 101 | 109 | 120 | $230,700 | |
| Clackamas County | 49,159 | 84,424 | 109,003 | 136,954 | $199,000 | |
| City of Rivergrove 2000 Housing Breakout: | Also visit Housing and Community Services Web Site: |
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| Vacancy Rate: | 1.67% | Median Owner Cost | http://www.hcs.state.or.us/ | |||
| Owner Occupied: | 2,320 | (mortgaged): | $1,455 | |||
| Renter Occupied: | 1,402 | Median Gross Rent: | $1,313 | |||
Economic Development and Employment
Clackamas County—Paper, lumber, agriculture, manufacturing (fabricated metal products and industrial machine and equipment)
Source: Oregon Employment Department, Covered Employment and Payroll Reports, 1998
Agricultural Products of the Area (Top 3 largest gross farm sales):
Clackamas County—Specialty products, eggs and poultry, small fruits and berries
Source: Oregon State University, Extension Economic Information Office
Total Number of Manufacturing Companies in the County:
| Clackamas County | 651 |
Total Number of Manufacturing Companies in the City: 0
Source: City Administration
Economic Indicators
| Clackamas County | Oregon | ||||||||
| 2001 | 2002 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | |||||
| Population | 345,150 | 350,850 | 3,421,399 | 3,471,700 | 3,504,700 | ||||
| Labor Force | 192,324 | 193,676 | 1,802,938 | 1,793,773 | 1,840,133 | ||||
| Total Employment | 1,715,453 | 1,679,914 | 1,701,390 | ||||||
| Unemployment | 9,154 | 12,985 | 87,485 | 113,859 | 138,743 | ||||
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | 6.7% | 4.9% | 6.3% | 7.5% | ||||
| Non-Farm Payroll Employment | 0 | 1,606,800 | 1,596,100 | 1,572,500 | |||||
| Total Covered Employment | 133,998 | 133,957 | 1,607,944 | 1,596,943 | 1,573,083 | ||||
| Total Covered Payroll ($ thousands county/ $ millions state) | $4,515,620 | $4,599,031 | $52,701 | $53,021 | $52,989 | ||||
| Ave. Annual Payroll Per Employee | $33,699 | $34,332 | $32,776 | $33,202 | $33,684 | ||||
| Number of Business Units | 10,435 | 10,701 | 108,432 | 111,353 | 113,097 | ||||
| Total Personal Income ($ millions) | $123,237 | $125,172 | $94,999 | $98,500 | $101,358 | ||||
| Annual Per Capita Personal Income | $ | $35,543 | $27,649 | $28,400 | 28,792 | ||||
| Assessed Value of Property ($ millions) | $0 | $32,394 | $198,911 | $210,435 | $219,878 | ||||
| Residential Construction Building Permits Value ($ thousands) | 1,995 $395,258 | 1,813 $387,611 | 19,877 $2,533 | 21,049 $2,985 | 22,186 $3,347 |
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| Travel Expenditures ($ millions) | $0 | $327,100 | $6,133 | $6,128 | $6,208 | ||||
| Travel-Related Employment | 0 | 3,660 | 89,800 | 91,100 | 90,200 | ||||
Preliminary Data
Sources: Oregon Employment Department; Center for Population Research & Census, PSU; U.S. Census Bureau; Bureau of Economic Analysis; Oregon Tourism Commission; Oregon Department of Revenue; Oregon Economic and Community Development Department.
5 Largest Employers, Public and Private as of March, 2003
| Employer—Product/Service | Number of Employees |
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| River's Edge Athletic Club—health club | ||
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Oregon Employment Labor Market Information
This link takes you to the Oregon Employment Department, Labor Market Analysis database. County information can be obtained here. http://olmis.emp.state.or.us/—Click on Regional Information.
Local and Regional Economic Development Organizations
| City of Rivergrove—None | 503-639-6916 |
| Mt Hood Economic Alliance | 503-228-5565 |
| Clackamas County Business and Economic Development Services —http://www.co.clackamas.or.us/dtd/buserv/ | 503-353-4327 |
| Economic & Community Development Department Regional Development Officer—http://econ.oregon.gov/ | 503-353-4411 |
Education/Workforce
Public and Private Schools K–12
Public School District:Lake Oswego School District 7J
2455 SW Country Club Rd
PO Box 70
Lake Oswego, OR 97034-0070
Phone: 503-534-2000
Fax: 503-534-2328
Web site: http://losd.loswego.k12.or.us/
E-mail: duinn@loswego.k12.or.us
Staff and Enrollments:
District Certified Staff: reported October 2000—433
Total District Enrollment: reported October 2001—7,133
Other Schools in the School District (Private, Parochial)
To see if there are private and/or parochial schools in this district please visit http://www.ode.state.or.us/pubs/directory/Source: Oregon Department of Education
Oregon Community Colleges and Public Universities
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For a list of public and private educational institutions in Oregon visit http://www.oregon4biz.com/ed.htm.
Workforce
Oregon Economic and Community Development Department Workforce Advocate 503–986–0207, or visit http://www.oregon4biz.com/workforce.htm. Locate local workforce assistance at http://www.worksourceoregon.org/.Financial Information
Financial Institutions
Commercial Banks: 0 Savings and Loans: 0 Credit Unions: 0Source: City Administration
Taxes
Sales Tax Oregon has no general sales tax.Property Tax
Property—Who pays? Owners of real and business personal property, according to the assessed value of taxable residential, commercial, farm, industrial, utility and timber property.
County assessors combine permanent operating tax rates (set in fiscal year 1997–98) with other levy rates to determine consolidated tax rates. These rates are applied to the assessed value to determine the tax extended. A constitutional limitation is applied to the tax extended to arive at the tax imposed for the property. Generally, taxes are limited to a maximum of $15 per $1,000 of real market value. Assessed values are limited to a 3 percent annual growth rate. New construction is valued at the average rate of similar properties in the area. For more information contact the Clackamas County assessor’s office at 503–655–8671.
Tax rates are representative of the largest tax code in the city. The rates are expressed as tax liability per $1,000 of assessed property value.
| Clackamas County | |||
| Average Compressed Tax Rate 1997-98 | $14.02 | ||
| Average Compressed Tax Rate 1998-99 | $14.23 | ||
| Average 1999 Housing Value | $142,317 | ||
| Ave Res Property Tax Paid on Ave House 1997-98 | $1,925.31 | ||
| Ave Res Property Tax Paid on Ave House 1998-99 | $2,025.17 | ||
| Average School rate 1998-99 . . . . . . . . $6.66 | |||
| Average Non-School Rate 1998-99. . . . $5.02 | |||
| Average City Rate 1998-99 . . . . . . . . . $0 | |||
Business Taxes
Property—see above
Income—Corporations doing or authorized to do business in Oregon pay excise tax. Corporations not doing or authorized to do business, but having income from an Oregon source, pay income tax. For more information contact the Oregon Department of Revenue, 955 Center St., NE, Salem, OR 97301, 503–378–4988, http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/.
Unemployment Insurance—Employers pay this. For 2002, new employers are assigned a fixed rate of 3 percent of taxable wage base. Tax rates for existing employers are based on employers' experience and range from 1 percent to 5.4 percent of taxable wage base. Taxes are paid quarterly and are due by the end of the month following the quarter. In 2002, the tax is paid on the first $25,000 of wages paid to each employee. The rate schedule in effect depends on the balance in the Trust Fund as of August 31 each year and the amount of revenue needed to maintain the balance at a level adequate to pay benefits. For more information contact the Oregon Employment Department, 875 Union St., NE, Salem, OR 97301, 503–947–1488, web http://www.employment.oregon.gov/.
Utilities, Railroad, Weight-mile—Who pays? All railroads and investor-owned utilities operating with the state pay an annual fee. For-hire and private motor carriers operating into, within and through the state pay weight-mile taxes. Rates—limit of .25 percent of gross operating revenues of investor-owned utilities; .25 percent charged on 2002 revenues. Limit of .35 percent on gross operating revenues of railroads; .267 percent charged in 2002 revenues. Applications, plate fees and per-mile rates dependent on declared combined weight of vehicle. For more information contact the Oregon Public Utility Commission, 550 Capitol St., NE, Suite 215, Salem, OR 97301–2551, 503–378–6611, web http://www.oregon.gov/PUC/; Oregon Department of Transportation, Rail Section, 555 13th St., NE, Salem, OR 97310–1333, 503–986–4125, web http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/RAIL/; Oregon Department of Transportation, Motor Carrier Transport Branch, 550 Capitol St., NE, Salem, OR 97301–3871, 503–378–6699, web http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/MCT/.
Incentives
Oregon's Business Incentives.
Other incentives: None.
Miscellaneous
Motor Vehicle Licensing, Driver Licensing, Fuels—Who pays? Owners and operators of motor vehicles. Oil companies importing fuels. Truckers using Oregon highways. Fees—Registration fees, driver license fees and renewals (contact the Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services division 503–945–5000, web http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/
Hunting and Fishing Licenses—contact Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, PO Box 59, Portland, OR 97207, general information 503–872–5268, licenses/tags/permits 503–872–5275, web http://www.dfw.state.or.us/.
Amusement Device Tax—An excise tax is imposed upon every person who operates an amusement device in Oregon. An amusement device is a video lottery game terminal. More information from the Oregon Lottery Commission, 500 Airport Rd SE, Salem, 97301, web http://www.oregonlottery.org/.
Emergency Communications (9–1–1) Tax—Telephone companies providing local exchange access services in Oregon Collect this tax from their customers. The tax, which is $0.75 per line per month, is reported and paid quarterly. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/.
Hazardous Substance Fee—Paid by possessors of nonpetroleum hazardous substance. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/.
Petroleum Load Fee—Paid by petroleum suppliers and importers to Oregon. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/.
Timber Severance Tax—Paid by timber owners on harvested timber’s value. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/.
Forest Products Harvest Tax—Paid on timber cut from any land in Oregon. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/.
Dry Cleaning Tax—Paid by operators of dry cleaning facilities. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/.
Alcoholic Beverages—Manufacturers and/or import wholesalers of malt beverages and wines pay a privilege tax. Manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers of distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines pay license fees. Employees who serve alcoholic beverages pay for service permits. For more information contact the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, PO Box 22297, Portland, OR 97222, 503–872–5000 or 1–800–452–6522 (in Oregon), web http://www.oregon.gov/OLCC/.
Tobacco Products—Cigarette and tobacco products distributors are required to purchase tax stamps for cigarettes or pay a percentage of the wholesale price on other tobacco products. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/.
Transit Payroll Tax–paid by employers in the Tri-Met (Portland area) and Lane Transit District (Eugene) for mass transit systems. Administered by the Department of Revenue, web http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/.
Many local governments in Oregon collect other taxes, such as hotel-motel taxes. Contact the city or county in which you are interested for more complete information about taxes in that area.Source: Oregon Department of Revenue, “A Summary of Taxes,” January 2002; County information–County Assessor’s Office
Community Services and Resources
Public Safety/Emergency Services
Fire Station(s) serving community: Lake Oswego Fire & Rescue and Life Safety, 4 stationsNumber of paid and volunteer firefighters: 0
Rating by Insurance Services Organization (ISO):
Comments: See City of Lake Oswego... 503-635-0270.
City of Rivergrove
Police Department: Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office
Number of paid and reserve officers: 133
Nearest Hospital and distance: Meridian Park Hospital, 1 mile in Tualatin
Regional Hospital and distance: Meridian Park Hospital, 1 mile in Tualatin
Emergency services to community: Ambulance Service
General Clinic(s): 0
Source: City Administration
Communications Resources
Local Newspapers: Lake Oswego ReviewRegional Newspapers: The Oregonian
Radio Stations: City receives 28 Portland-Metro area stations
TV Stations: City receives 7 Portland-Metro area stations
Available Cable Television: AT & T/Com Cast
Telephone Service Provider(s): GTE/Verizon
Local Internet Service Provider(s): No
Number of Internet Service Providers: Data unavailable at this time.
Source: City Administration
Library System
NoneSource: City Administration
Planning Service/Regulatory
| Regulatory System | Year Acknowledged | Year Last Revised | Year of Periodic Review | Comments |
| Comprehensive Plan | 1982 | 1994 | 2004 | |
| Zoning Ordinance | ||||
| Building Permit System | ||||
| Subdivision Ordinance | ||||
| Strategic Plan |
Territory Covered by Zoning
Municipality Yes County No
Source: City Administration
Industrial Lands
Does the Community seek industrial development? No
Access Statewide industrial lands database—http://www.oregonprospector.com/
Source: Economic and Community Development Department
Special Districts and Associations (ports, water, sewer, etc.)
Name of Special District and the Oregon Revised Statute it was created under:
Portland Community College, Clackamas Education Service District, Lake Oswego School District, City of Rivergrove, Clackamas County, Tualatin Fire District 64, Lake grove Park District, Port of Portland, River Grove Road District 17, Metro Service District 2, Clackamas County Vector Control, Rivergrove Water District 14, Tri-Met.
Special Districts Association of Oregon—727 Center St., NE Salem, OR 97301, 503–371–8667 or 800–285–5461 http://www.sdao.com/
Source: City Administration
Infrastructure/Transportation
Water Supply
Operator: Rivergrove Water DistrictDistrict:
Source:
Supply: Capacity (MGD)– ; Pressure (PSI)–
Current Water Utilization on Meter Size (MGD): MGD
Water Costs per thousand gallons: Contact the Rivergrove Water District at 503-635-6041 for details.
Water Costs for Total Consumption of Residential: Contact the Rivergrove Water District at 503-635-6041 for details.
Age of Water System:
Water System Comment(s): Contact the Rivergrove Water District at 503-635-6041 for details.
Compliance Issues: Contact the Rivergrove Water District at 503-635-6041 for details.
Water debt repayment included as part of tax assessment? Data unavailable at this time.
Date of Current Master Plan:
Plans for Upgrading or Expanding:
Source: City Administration
Wastewater Treatment System
Operator: City of Lake Oswego 503-635-0270 Age of Wastewater Collection System:District:
System Design Capacity (MGD): System Utilization (MGD):
Collection System Fees: Hook-up or Connection Fee: Contact City of Lake Oswego 503-635-0270
Access Fee or System Development Fee: Contact City of Lake Oswego 503-635-0270 for details.
Comment(s) on Wastewater System: Contact City of Lake Oswego 503-635-0270 for details.
Compliance Issues: Contact City of Lake Oswego 503-635-0270 for details.
Date of Last Facility Plan:
Plans for Upgrade/Expansion: Contact City of Lake Oswego 503-635-0270 for details.
Storm Drain: Storm Water Discharge Fee:
Fees or issues related to storm drains:
Source: City Administration
Utilities
Telecommunications
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For Oregon Telecommunications information and resources, visit http://www.oregon4biz.com/inn.htm.
Natural Gas—Provider: Northwest Natural Gas
Lines and Feed: A range of sizes exists. Please contact Northwest Natural Gas at 503-226-4211 for more information.
Rate Structure: Residential rate is $.87016 per therm. Industrial and commercial rates vary. Please contact Northwest Natural Gas at 503-226-4211 for more information.
Plans for Upgrade/Expansion: None
Electrical—Provider: Portland General Electric
Lines and Feed: Power is transmitted to the area through 230kV transmission lines, where the voltage is stepped down to 115kV (and in some cases 57kV) for power transmission to distribution substations throughout the region. At each distribution substation, the voltage is further stepped down to 13kV for distribution through neighborhoods to homes and businesses. Customers can elect to choose the voltage at which they receive electric power service. Most homes and smaller businesses choose 120V/480V. Larger businesses can receive power at either 13kV or 115kV, and use their own transformers and other equipment to step down the voltage to meet their specific requirements. For businesses with power-sensitive and high-reliability needs, special site-specific arrangements may be made, such as alternative service and backup generators.
Rate Structure Residential rate (Schedule 7): $10 Basic Charge plus 5.918 cents per kWh for the first 250 kWh and 7.029 cents for all additional kWh above 250 kWh plus 3% public purpose charge and 38 cents per bill for low income bill payment assistance.
Small nonresidential rate (Schedule 32 or less than 30 kW): Basic Charge $10 for single phase and $16 for three phase. 7.547 cents per kWh for the first 5,000 kWh and 5.461 cents per kWh for all additional kWh above 5,000 kWh. This includes 0.038 cents per kWh for the low income bill payment assistance program before the 3% public purpose charge.
Large nonresidential and industrial rate: visit http://www.portlandgeneral.com/ or call PGE Customer Service 1-800-542-8818.
Plans for Upgrade/Expansion: See website at portlandgeneral.com or call 503-464-8922.
Solid Waste Management: Rossman Sanitary Services Inc. 503-636-3011.
Permit Status:
Utility Expansion Plans:
Utilities Source: City Administration; PGE information supplied by PGE. Note: We update utility rates periodically. Actual rates may change more often than that. For the most current rate for any carrier please consult the Public Utilities Commission web site at http://www.puc.state.or.us/commsion/default.htm Click on the Statistics 200x label (x being the most recent year).
Transportation
Highways I-5 N/S route, local access Transportation Access Fee: $0| Community Air Service No | If no local service, list closest Air Facility | |
| Air Passenger Service: Yes | ||
| Airport Freight Service: Yes | Portland International Airport, 13 miles | |
| Air Service Comments: | ||
Rail Service: No
Freight Service: No Passenger Service: No
If no local service, list closest Rail Service: Union Pacific - Downtown Portland, Amtrack station in Oregon City in 2003- 04.
Marine Yes
Description: Port of Portland
Docks, Port Facilities: www.portofportlandor.com
Plans for Upgrade/Expansion: See website for details
Transportation issues which might confront development, such as non-attainment air shed, etc.: None.
Public Transportation Comment: Tri-Met
Bus Service Available in the Community: No 4 bus lines serve the general surrounding area
Scheduled Bus Service Available: No Buses Per Day:
Local Charter Services: No
Distance to Nearest Bus Service: Tualatin, Lake Oswego
Trucking Service
Scheduled Freight Carrier Services: No
Overnight Express Parcel Service Available: No
Overnight Express Mail Service Available: No
Transportation Comments: Great access to I-5.
For more information relating to transportation topics please visit the Department of Transportation web site. Airports (maps and general information) http://www.tripcheck.com/About/airport.htm; Bicycle and Pedestrian Route information http://www.tripcheck.com/About/bicycle.htm; Public Transportation, bus and rail http://www.tripcheck.com/About/busrail.htm.Source: City Administration, local chamber of commerce (proprietary information)









