Demographics

Population
	1990	2000	2005	2006
City of The Dalles	11,021	12,156	12,505	12,625
Wasco County	21,683	23,791	23,935	24,070

Sources: 1990, 2000 US Census; 2205, 2006 Center for Population Research and Census, Portland State University. 0 indicates data is unavailable.

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Wasco County	2,396 sq miles	10	persons/sq mile	Sources: figures based on 2006 PSU population estimates;
				Oregon Bluebook county square mileage

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Community Age Groups

	1970	1980	1990	2000
Under 5 years	688	823	757	813
5-19 years	2,788	2,353	2,457	2,503
20-44 years	2,832	3,629	3,848	3,789
45-64 years	2,659	2,165	1,832	2,856
65+ years	1,456	1,850	2,166	2,195
Median Age	35	33	37	39.3

Source: US Census, 0 or N/A indicates data is not available. Median value is the middle value, not an average.

Housing

Total Housing Units	1970	1980	1990	2000	Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing, 2000
City of The Dalles	3,754	4,410	4,843	5,246	$101,700
Wasco County	6,420	8,861	10,476	10,651	$105,500

City of The Dalles 2000 Housing Breakout:						Also visit Housing and Community Services Web Site:
Vacancy Rate:	6.06%		Median Owner Cost			http://www.hcs.state.or.us/
Owner Occupied:	4,773		(mortgaged):	$897
Renter Occupied:	3,878		Median Gross Rent:	$497

Source: US Census. Median value is the middle value, not an average.

Economic Development and Employment

Principal Industries of the County(ies):
Wasco County—Agriculture, lumber, food processing

Source: Oregon Employment Department, Covered Employment and Payroll Reports, 1998

Agricultural Products of the Area (Top 3 largest gross farm sales):
Wasco County—Tree fruits and nuts, grains, cattle and calves

Source: Oregon State University, Extension Economic Information Office

Total Number of Manufacturing Companies in the County:

Wasco County

36

Source: Oregon Employment Department, Covered Employment and Payroll Reports, 1998

Total Number of Manufacturing Companies in the City: 21
Source: City Administration

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Economic Indicators

					Wasco County		Oregon
					2001	2002	2000	2001	2002
Population					24,150	23,750	3,421,399	3,471,700	3,504,700
Labor Force					12,813	12,780	1,802,938	1,793,773	1,840,133
Total Employment							1,715,453	1,679,914	1,701,390
Unemployment					1,286	1,258	87,485	113,859	138,743
Unemployment Rate					10.1%	9.8%	4.9%	6.3%	7.5%
Non-Farm Payroll Employment					8,870	8,800	1,606,800	1,596,100	1,572,500
Total Covered Employment					10,600	10,463	1,607,944	1,596,943	1,573,083
Total Covered Payroll ($ thousands county/ $ millions state)					$268,061	$263,844	$52,701	$53,021	$52,989
Ave. Annual Payroll Per Employee					$25,289	$25,217	$32,776	$33,202	$33,684
Number of Business Units					835	833	108,432	111,353	113,097
Total Personal Income ($ millions)					$557,259	$566,088	$94,999	$98,500	$101,358
Annual Per Capita Personal Income					$	$24,008	$27,649	$28,400	28,792
Assessed Value of Property ($ millions)					$0	$1,593	$198,911	$210,435	$219,878
Residential Construction   Building Permits   Value ($ thousands)					27 $4,142	23 $3,631	19,877 $2,533	21,049 $2,985	22,186 $3,347
Travel Expenditures ($ millions)					$0	$80,700	$6,133	$6,128	$6,208
Travel-Related Employment					0	1,520	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 January, 2002

Employer—Product/Service	Number of Employees
Mid-Columbia Medical Center—Hospital/Clinics/Veteran's Home	789
School District 12 —Education	255
Northwest Aluminum Co—Aluminum products: billet, forging ingot and foundry	205
US Army Corp of Engineers—Power Generation	200
Oregon Cherry Growers—Fruit Processing	150

Source: City Administration

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 The Dalles—http://www.ci.the-dalles.or.us/	541-296-5481
The Dalles Chamber of Commerce—http://www.thedalleschamber.com/	541-296-2231
Port of The Dalles—http://www.portofthedalles.com/	541-298-4148
Wasco County Economic Development	541-298-3145
Columbia Gorge Economic Development Association—http://www.cgeda.com/	541-296-2266
Mid-Columbia Council of Governements	541-298-4101
Mid-Columbia Economic Development District—http://www.mcedd.org/	541-296-2266
Economic & Community Development Department Regional Development Officer—http://econ.oregon.gov/	541-298-4140

Source: City Administration, local chamber of commerce, Oregon Economic and Community Development Department

Education/Workforce

Public and Private Schools K–12

Public School District:
The Dalles School District 12
1413 E 12th St
The Dalles, OR 97058-4096
Phone: 541-298-6134
Fax: 541-296-2626
Web site: http://www.thedalles.k12.or.us/
E-mail: crawleyc@thedalles.k12.or.us


Staff and Enrollments:
District Certified Staff: reported October 2000—127
Total District Enrollment: reported October 2001—2,036

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

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: 4   Savings and Loans: 1   Credit Unions: 2

Source: 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 use permanent rates set for all taxing districts in fiscal year 1997–98, when taxes were significantly reduced with a statewide average 17 percent cut in tax levies. Certain types of levies are outside this reduction. The tax rates cannot exceed $15 per $1,000 of real market value. For 1997–98, all property was valued by county assessors at 90 percent of the July 1, 1995, levels. For subsequent years, assessed values are limited to a 3 percent annual growth rate. Construction since July 1, 1995, is valued at the average rate of similar properties in the area. Business personal property requires annual filing. One–third payment is due by November 15. If fully paid by November 15, a 3 percent discount is allowed. Special exemptions, tax relief programs and deferrals are available. For more information contact the Wasco County assessor’s office at 541–296–6259.

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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.

	Wasco County
Average Compressed Tax Rate 1997-98	$16.46
Average Compressed Tax Rate 1998-99	$16.39
Average 1999 Housing Value	$70,460
Ave Res Property Tax Paid on Ave House 1997-98	$1,122.43
Ave Res Property Tax Paid on Ave House 1998-99	$1,154.84
Average School rate 1998-99 . . . . . . . . $6.82
Average Non-School Rate 1998-99. . . . $12.97
Average City Rate 1998-99 . . . . . . . . . $3.82

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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.

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:
Number of paid and volunteer firefighters: 61
Rating by Insurance Services Organization (ISO): 4–9
Comments: The Dalles is unlisted in Resource Directory
Source: Oregon State Fire Marshal, Oregon Fire Service Resource Directory 2000

Police Department: The Dalles Police Department
Number of paid and reserve officers: 31


Nearest Hospital and distance: Mid-Columbia Medical Center, The Dalles–local
Regional Hospital and distance: Medical Center is a regional facility
Emergency services to community: Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue
General Clinic(s): 3

Source: City Administration

Communications Resources

Local Newspapers: The Dalles Chronicle

Regional Newspapers: The Oregonian

Radio Stations: 2 AM stations (KODL, KACI), 3 FM stations (KMCQ, KYYT,Q104)

TV Stations: Portland Channels

Available Cable Television: Charter Communications

Telephone Service Provider(s): Sprint

Local Internet Service Provider(s): Yes
Number of Internet Service Providers: 3
Source: City Administration

Library System
1 public library

Source: City Administration

Planning Service/Regulatory

Regulatory System	Year Acknowledged	Year Last Revised	Year of Periodic Review	Comments
Comprehensive Plan	1983	1994	2002
Zoning Ordinance		1998
Building Permit System		1998
Subdivision Ordinance		1998
Strategic Plan

Territory Covered by Zoning
Municipality Yes     County Yes
Source: City Administration

Industrial Lands
Does the Community seek industrial development? Yes
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:
Badger Improvement District, ORS; Chenowith Irrigation Cooperative Inc.; Columbia Crest Water District; Columbia R.F.P.D.; Dufur Recreation District; Juniper Flat District Improvement Company; Juniper Flat R.F.P.D.; Kent Water District; Lower Chenoweth Water District; Maupin Translator District; Mid-Columbia Center for Living; Mid-Columbia Council of Governments; Mid-Columbia Economic Development District; Mosier R.F.P.D.; Northern Wasco County P.U.D.; Pine Grove Water District; Pine Hollow Water Corporation; Port of The Dalles; The Dalles Irrigation District; Tooley Water District; Tygh Valley Fire District; Tygh Valley Water District; Wasco County Community Agency; Wasco County E.S.D.; Wasco County R.F.P.D.; Wasco County S.W.C.D.

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: City of The Dalles, Chenowith Water Coop
District:
Source: Ground Water Surface Water; 95% surface, 5% groundwater
Supply: Treated; Capacity (MGD)–12.90; Pressure (PSI)–80.00

Current Water Utilization on Meter Size (MGD): 7.00
Water Costs per thousand gallons: City of The Dalles, residential $25.00 per 15,000 gallons commercial $19.75 per 7,000 gallons Chenowith Water Coop, residential $15.50 first 6,000 gallons, commercial 3/4 inch line $19.50 first 6000
Water Costs for Total Consumption of Residential: $15.50 to $25.00 depending on provider

Age of Water System: 1947

Water System Comment(s): City of The Dalles: Periodic updates; System development charges $672.00/unit; Hook up fees/other fees–cost plus labor Chenowith Water Coop: New installation $1,525

Compliance Issues: None

Water debt repayment included as part of tax assessment? Yes

Date of Current Master Plan: 1991

Plans for Upgrading or Expanding: Terminal reservoir upgrate within three years.
Source: City Administration

Wastewater Treatment System

Operator: Operations Mangement International          Age of Wastewater Collection System: 1939
District:

System Design Capacity (MGD): 4.15     System Utilization (MGD): 2.60
Collection System Fees: $17.20/month in City    Hook-up or Connection Fee: cost plus material
Access Fee or System Development Fee: $264/unit

Comment(s) on Wastewater System: Wastewater master plan underway. Signficant upgrade to treatment plan underway.

Compliance Issues: Grease trap enforcement

Date of Last Facility Plan: 2002

Plans for Upgrade/Expansion: Mapsterplan for treatment plant in progress

Storm Drain: Yes    Storm Water Discharge Fee:
Fees or issues related to storm drains: Fees under consideration. Storm water master plan to be doen soon. Funding source required.
Source: City Administration

Utilities

Telecommunications

Is there access to broadband infrastructure? Yes If yes, check all that apply: Fiberoptic Is there route diversity? Yes

Access Monthly Fee Other Fee T1 Yes DSL Data unavailable Cable Data unavailable

For Oregon Telecommunications information and resources, visit http://www.oregon4biz.com/inn.htm.

Natural Gas—Provider: NW Natural Gas
Lines and Feed: Data not available at this time for security reasons. Specific site information available on request.

Rate Structure: Average $.77–$.93 per therm

Plans for Upgrade/Expansion: Can be expanded per customer demand.


Electrical—Provider: Northern Wasco County PUD
Lines and Feed: 3 phase, 60 Hz, 120/208Y volt or 277/480Y volt; up to 1500 KVA immediately, >1500 KVA need some lag time.

Rate Structure Residential: $7.50/month ? demand charge: 0–300 kwh $.0475/kw; 301–900 kwh $.0418/kw; 1,200 kwh + $.0359 kw

Commercial Small Company: $20.80/month + $.0391/kwh

Commercial Large Company (>200 kw/month): $50.00/month + $3.60 kw + energy charge: 0–50,000 kwh $.0307/kwh; 50,000 kwh + $.0144/kwh (rates slightly higher August through April)

Plans for Upgrade/Expansion: Data not available at this time

Solid Waste Management: The Dalles Disposal Service

Permit Status: permit for solid waste, no hazardous waste

Utility Expansion Plans: None

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–84 E/W route, local access; Hwy 197 N/S route, local access   Transportation Access Fee: $0

Community Air Service Yes	Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal Airport	If no local service, list closest Air Facility
Air Passenger Service: No
Airport Freight Service: No
Air Service Comments: Navigation Aids: VOR; MIRL; REIL lighted windsocks; Segmented Circle; Runway dimensions: 02/20: 4406' x 150'; 07/25: 4646' x 150'

Rail Service: Yes Union Pacific
Freight Service: Yes    Passenger Service: No
If no local service, list closest Rail Service: Rail access at Dallesport, Washington 3 miles across The Dalles Bridge. Passenger service at Bingen, Washington 15 miles.

Marine Yes
Description: Port of The Dalles—barge services
Docks, Port Facilities: No Commercial unloading facilities available.http://www.portofthedalles.com
Plans for Upgrade/Expansion: Not at this time


Transportation issues which might confront development, such as non-attainment air shed, etc.: None

Public Transportation Comment:

Bus Service Available in the Community: Yes Greyhound
Scheduled Bus Service Available: Yes    Buses Per Day: 5 W, 4 E
Local Charter Services:  The Link (community service)
Distance to Nearest Bus Service:

Trucking Service
Scheduled Freight Carrier Services: Yes  
Overnight Express Parcel Service Available: Yes UPS, FedEx
Overnight Express Mail Service Available: Yes
Transportation Comments:

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)