Demographics

Population
	1990	2000	2005	2006
City of Willamina	1,748	1,844	1,860	1,885
Yamhill County	65,551	84,992	90,310	91,675
Polk County	49,541	62,380	65,670	66,670

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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Yamhill County	718 sq miles Â	128	persons/sq mile	Sources: figures based on 2006 PSU population estimates;
Polk County	745 sq miles Â	89	persons/sq mile	Oregon Bluebook county square mileage

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Community Age Groups

	1970	1980	1990	2000
Under 5 years	0	206	189	149
5-19 years	0	0	460	506
20-44 years	0	0	568	633
45-64 years	0	0	270	365
65+ years	0	215	213	191
Median Age	0	0	30	32.4

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 Willamina	345	533	617	730	$101,900
Yamhill County	11,120	18,432	23,194	30,270	$146,200
Polk County	10,108	15,870	18,978	24,461	$142,700

City of Willamina 2000 Housing Breakout:						Also visit Housing and Community Services Web Site:
Vacancy Rate:	8.9%		Median Owner Cost
Owner Occupied:	242		(mortgaged):	$875
Renter Occupied:	91		Median Gross Rent:	$621

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

Economic Development and Employment

Principal Industries of the County(ies):
Yamhill County—Agriculture, lumber, education, instruments manufacturing
Polk County—Agriculture, forest products, heavy manufacturing, education

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

Agricultural Products of the Area (Top 3 largest gross farm sales):
Yamhill County—Specialty products, grass and legume seeds, tree fruits and nuts
Polk County—Grass and legume seeds, specialty products, dairy products

Source: Oregon State University, Extension Economic Information Office

Total Number of Manufacturing Companies in the County:

Yamhill County

205

Polk County

96

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

Total Number of Manufacturing Companies in the City: 3
Source: City Administration

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Economic Indicators

			Polk County		Yamhill County		Oregon
			2001	2002	2001	2002	2000	2001	2002
Population			63,600	63,450	86,400	87,500	3,421,399	3,471,700	3,504,700
Labor Force			30,962	31,410	42,692	42,699	1,802,938	1,793,773	1,840,133
Total Employment							1,715,453	1,679,914	1,701,390
Unemployment			1,815	1,973	2,575	3,162	87,485	113,859	138,743
Unemployment Rate			5.9%	6.3%	5.9%	7.4%	4.9%	6.3%	7.5%
Non-Farm Payroll Employment			0		26,940	26,740	1,606,800	1,596,100	1,572,500
Total Covered Employment			15,689	16,145	28,081	28,051	1,607,944	1,596,943	1,573,083
Total Covered Payroll ($ thousands county/ $ millions state)			$387,488	$418,711	$782,222	$805,608	$52,701	$53,021	$52,989
Ave. Annual Payroll Per Employee			$24,698	$25,934	$27,856	$28,719	$32,776	$33,202	$33,684
Number of Business Units			1,202	1,220	2,146	2,204	108,432	111,353	113,097
Total Personal Income ($ millions)			$156,981	$163,164	$215,627	$220,538	$94,999	$98,500	$101,358
Annual Per Capita Personal Income			$24,594	$25,241	$	$25,088	$27,649	$28,400	28,792
Assessed Value of Property ($ millions)			$0	$3,630	$0	$5,626	$198,911	$210,435	$219,878
Residential Construction   Building Permits   Value ($ thousands)			219 $25,536	260 $39,307	611 $64,224	813 $92,614	19,877 $2,533	21,049 $2,985	22,186 $3,347
Travel Expenditures ($ millions)			$0	$152,000	$0	$60,100	$6,133	$6,128	$6,208
Travel-Related Employment			0	2,510	0	970	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 November, 2002

Employer—Product/Service	Number of Employees
Spirit Mountain Casino—Tourist Services	1,471
Willamina Lumber Co.—Timber	300
Willamina School District 30J—Education	123
Maben Trucking—Trucking	50
Eddy Trucking—Trucking	30

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. —Click on Regional Information.

Local and Regional Economic Development Organizations

City of Willamina—
Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments—
Economic & Community Development Department Regional Development Officer—

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

Education/Workforce

Public and Private Schools K–12

Public School District:
Willamina School District 30J
324 SE Adams St
Willamina, OR
Phone:
Fax:
Web site:
E-mail:


Staff and Enrollments:
District Certified Staff: reported October 2000—62
Total District Enrollment: reported October 2001—981

Other Schools in the School District (Private, Parochial)
To see if there are private and/or parochial schools in this district please visit

Source: Oregon Department of Education

Oregon Community Colleges and Public Universities

For a list of public and private educational institutions in Oregon visit .

Workforce

Oregon Economic and Community Development Department Workforce Advocate 503–986–0207, or visit . Locate local workforce assistance at .

Financial Information

Financial Institutions

Commercial Banks: 1   Savings and Loans: 0   Credit Unions: 0
Public lending program: Downtown Revitalization Loan Program (exterior improvement funds)
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 Yamhill County assessor’s office at 541–434–7521.

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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.

	Yamhill County	Polk County
Average Compressed Tax Rate 1997-98	$14.61	$14.93
Average Compressed Tax Rate 1998-99	$14.51	$14.42
Average 1999 Housing Value	$93,821	$96,171
Ave Res Property Tax Paid on Ave House 1997-98	$0	$0
Ave Res Property Tax Paid on Ave House 1998-99	$1,361.34	$1,386.79
Average School rate 1998-99 . . . . . . . . $6.18
Average Non-School Rate 1998-99. . . . $7.66
Average City Rate 1998-99 . . . . . . . . . $4.20

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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, .

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 .

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 ; Oregon Department of Transportation, Rail Section, 555 13th St., NE, Salem, OR 97310–1333, 503–986–4125, web ; Oregon Department of Transportation, Motor Carrier Transport Branch, 550 Capitol St., NE, Salem, OR 97301–3871, 503–378–6699, web .


Incentives
Oregon's

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

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 .

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 .

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 .

Hazardous Substance Fee—Paid by possessors of nonpetroleum hazardous substance. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web .

Petroleum Load Fee—Paid by petroleum suppliers and importers to Oregon. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web .

Timber Severance Tax—Paid by timber owners on harvested timber’s value. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web .

Forest Products Harvest Tax—Paid on timber cut from any land in Oregon. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web .

Dry Cleaning Tax—Paid by operators of dry cleaning facilities. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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: Willamina Fire Department, 2 stations
Number of paid and volunteer firefighters: 38*
Rating by Insurance Services Organization (ISO): 6-8*
Comments: 2000 data; *ISO rating and number of firefighters unreported in directory-last reported numbers
Source: Oregon State Fire Marshal, Oregon Fire Service Resource Directory 2000

Police Department: Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Contract
Number of paid and reserve officers: 2.5


Nearest Hospital and distance: McMinnville Community Hospital, 16 miles in McMinnville
Regional Hospital and distance: McMinnville Community Hospital, 16 miles in McMinnville
Emergency services to community: Ambulance Service, Life Flight Service
General Clinic(s): 1

Source: City Administration

Communications Resources

Local Newspapers: Sheridan Sun (Sheridan), News Register (McMinnville)

Regional Newspapers: Statesman Journal (Salem), Oregonian (Portland)

Radio Stations: City receives 28 Portland-Metro area stations

TV Stations: City receives 7 Portland-Metro area stations

Available Cable Television: Stuck Electric

Telephone Service Provider(s): US West, United Telephone

Local Internet Service Provider(s): Yes
Number of Internet Service Providers: 1
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	1980	2000
Zoning Ordinance
Building Permit System
Subdivision Ordinance
Strategic Plan

Territory Covered by Zoning
Municipality Yes     County Data unavailable at this time.
Source: City Administration

Industrial Lands
Does the Community seek industrial development? Yes
Access Statewide industrial lands database—
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:
Community Action Agency Yamhill County; Willamina Fire District; Yamhill Communications Agency; Yamhill County E.S.D.; Yamhill County Extension Service District;

Special Districts Association of Oregon—727 Center St., NE Salem, OR 97301, 503–371–8667 or 800–285–5461
Source: City Administration

Infrastructure/Transportation

Water Supply

Operator: City of Willamina
District: N/A
Source: Surface Water; Willamina Creek
Supply: Capacity (MGD)–; Pressure (PSI)–0

Current Water Utilization on Meter Size (MGD): 0.29 MGD
Water Costs per thousand gallons: Base rate per/thousand =
Water Costs for Total Consumption of Residential: Based on 7,000 gallons =

Age of Water System: 1946

Water System Comment(s): System upgraded in 1997–double filter system and a third reservoir.

Compliance Issues:

Water debt repayment included as part of tax assessment? No

Date of Current Master Plan:

Plans for Upgrading or Expanding: Parks Master Plan - December 2002.
Source: City Administration

Wastewater Treatment System

Operator: City of Willamina          Age of Wastewater Collection System: 1966
District: N/A

System Design Capacity (MGD): 0.25 MGD     System Utilization (MGD): 0.18 MGD
Collection System Fees:     Hook-up or Connection Fee: $150 inspection fee
Access Fee or System Development Fee:

Comment(s) on Wastewater System: System is beyond capacity.

Compliance Issues: Currently under MAO with Oregon DEQ; construction expected to start in March, 2003.

Date of Last Facility Plan:

Plans for Upgrade/Expansion: $3.2 million expansion scheduled to begin 3/2003.

Storm Drain: No    Storm Water Discharge Fee:
Fees or issues related to storm drains: N/A
Source: City Administration

Utilities

Telecommunications

Is there access to broadband infrastructure? No If yes, check all that apply: Microwave  Fiberoptic  Satellite Is there route diversity? Data unavailable at this time.

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

For Oregon Telecommunications information and resources, visit .

Natural Gas—Provider: Northwest Natural Gas
Lines and Feed: A range of sizes exists. Please contact Northwest Natural Gas at for more information.

Rate Structure: Residential rate is $.87016 per therm. Industrial and commercial rates vary. Please contact Northwest Natural Gas at for more information.

Plans for Upgrade/Expansion:


Electrical—Provider: Portland General Electric
Lines and Feed:

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 .

Plans for Upgrade/Expansion:

Solid Waste Management: City Sanitary-McMinnville

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 Click on the Statistics 200x label (x being the most recent year).

Transportation

Highways Hwy 22 SE route, local access; Hwy 18 E/W route, local access   Transportation Access Fee: $0

Community Air Service No		If no local service, list closest Air Facility
Air Passenger Service:
Airport Freight Service:		McMinnville Airport, 16 miles in McMinnville
Air Service Comments:

Rail Service: Yes Willamette Pacific
Freight Service: Yes    Passenger Service: No
If no local service, list closest Rail Service: Salem

Marine No



Transportation issues which might confront development, such as non-attainment air shed, etc.:

Public Transportation Comment: Plans are being made for minimal scheduled service to Spirit Mountain, McMinnville, and Salem.

Bus Service Available in the Community: No 
Scheduled Bus Service Available: No    Buses Per Day:
Local Charter Services: No 
Distance to Nearest Bus Service: McMinnville, 16 miles.

Trucking Service
Scheduled Freight Carrier Services: No  
Overnight Express Parcel Service Available: Yes 
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) ; Bicycle and Pedestrian Route information ; Public Transportation, bus and rail .

Source: City Administration, local chamber of commerce (proprietary information)