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enton County, Oregon is comprised of 679 square miles and has a population of 92,575. The largest community and county seat in Benton County is the City of Corvallis. As of December 2015, Corvallis’ certified population estimate is 57,735 (source: Portland State University) – this number includes the Oregon State University Corvallis campus student population. Communities that comprise Benton County are: Adair Village, Alsea, Corvallis, Monroe, North Albany and Philomath. There are a little over 4,000 companies located here. If you are looking to bring your business this is the right place. With a wonderful quality of life and a willingness to bring your company and employees here there is no better place to start than: www.YesCorvallis.org.
HOUSING Average price of a single family home in Corvallis according to Zillow is $379,000 Average price of a single family home in Benton County: $250,000 44
MEDICAL CARE Founded in 1947, The Corvallis Clinic continues to promote and maintain the highest standards of group-practice medical care, with its more than 100 providers in 27 specialties at 10 locations. Physicians practice independently and make decisions based on what’s best for their patients. The Oregon Health Authority has recognized it for providing the highest level of patient-centered primary care in the state. In addition, providers in this multispecialty group have the advantage of being in close proximity to colleagues who bring expertise to patient discussions. The Corvallis Clinic’s one-stop in health care also includes imaging, laboratory and pharmacy services, along with an outpatient surgery center, an optical department and a weight-loss program. Samaritan Health Services, a network of hospitals and health care facilities in the mid-Willamette Valley and central Oregon coast, is based in Corvallis and ensures that top-quality health care is readily available. At Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, state-of-the-art facilities The Visit Corvallis Guide 2018 / 2019
specializing in heart surgery and cancer treatment have been added in the last few years. WEATHER Delight in the many seasonal changes that keep our city beautiful and provide for a wide spectrum of activities throughout the year. Enjoy the colorful spring and fall as well as our pleasant summers with an average high of 80 degrees along with our mild winters. Most of our 40 inches of rainfall happens from November and May and snow is rare on the valley floor. AIR & WATER QUALITY Due to a gap in the Oregon Coast Range, Benton County receives ocean breezes which provide a constant air exchange and give residents the highest air quality in the Willamette Valley. The Willamette River borders the county and runs from south to north. Surface water resources are among the best in the state. EDUCATION Benton County has the reputation for having some of the strongest schools in