These Are The 10 Laziest Places In Oregon

These Are the 10 Most Relaxed Places in Oregon

In every workplace, there are individuals who tend to coast through their responsibilities, relying on their colleagues to pick up the slack. If you find yourself in one of these Oregon towns, you might notice a similar laid-back vibe reflected in the community.

This article isn’t meant to judge; rather, it examines how a relaxed attitude can permeate through a town and affect the local work culture. With the rise of remote and hybrid work environments, the definition of productivity has evolved, leading to new insights into how certain communities engage with work.

We took a deep dive into the latest data from the American Community Survey to identify the towns in Oregon that exemplify this relaxed ethos. We focused on several key criteria that reflect community engagement and workforce participation.

After analyzing the data, here are the ten “Most Relaxed Places in Oregon” based on our findings:

Continue reading to discover where the most laid-back residents of Oregon reside or jump to the end to check your town’s ranking.

And for your information, Happy Valley is recognized as the most industrious community in Oregon.

How We Determined the Most Relaxed Places in the Beaver State

At Zippia, we prioritize data-driven insights to address compelling questions about community dynamics. We delve into the latest American Community Survey to uncover trends that shape our understanding of work-life balance in different regions.

We utilized the most recent data available, allowing us to conduct a comprehensive analysis of Oregon’s communities. By examining numerous factors, we identified criteria that reflect a relaxed lifestyle in terms of work engagement:

Lowest average hours worked
Shortest commute times
Fewest workers per household (labor force divided by the number of households)
Highest unemployment rates
Fewest adults with a college degree

Our approach suggests that communities where fewer individuals pursue higher education, work fewer hours, and have lower workforce participation rates may embody a more laid-back lifestyle.

We assessed 76 places in Oregon with populations over 5,000, ranking each based on our criteria with 1 being the most relaxed. We then calculated an average ranking to create a relaxation index.

Ultimately, Winston emerged as the town with the lowest relaxation index, securing its title as the “Most Relaxed Place in Oregon.”

Explore the detailed chart below for insights into why each town ranked as it did.

1. Winston

Population: 5,356 College Educated: 8.8%
Unemployment Rate: 15.1%

2. Prineville

Population: 9,184 College Educated: 11.2%
Unemployment Rate: 15.0%

3. Ontario

Population: 11,148 College Educated: 14.5%
Unemployment Rate: 15.1%

4. Sutherlin

Population: 7,776 College Educated: 10.4%
Unemployment Rate: 11.8%

5. Grants Pass

Population: 34,916 College Educated: 15.9%
Unemployment Rate: 13.3%

6. Klamath Falls

Population: 21,165 College Educated: 20.8%
Unemployment Rate: 16.2%

7. Baker City

Population: 9,774 College Educated: 18.7%
Unemployment Rate: 10.8%

8. Madras

Population: 6,419 College Educated: 13.6%
Unemployment Rate: 14.0%

9. Roseburg

Population: 21,858 College Educated: 21.5%
Unemployment Rate: 14.2%

10. Redmond

Population: 27,002 College Educated: 18.7%
Unemployment Rate: 19.5%

Slacking Your Way Off to the Bottom

Determining the most relaxed places in Oregon can be subjective. However, by examining cities with lower work engagement, fewer educational achievements, and reduced workforce participation, we present an accurate list of relaxation.

Detailed List of the Most Relaxed Places in Oregon

City	Rank	Population	College Educated	Unemployment Rate
Winston	1	5,356	8.8%	15.1%
Prineville	2	9,184	11.2%	15.0%
Ontario	3	11,148	14.5%	15.1%
Sutherlin	4	7,776	10.4%	11.8%
Grants Pass	5	34,916	15.9%	13.3%
Klamath Falls	6	21,165	20.8%	16.2%
Baker City	7	9,774	18.7%	10.8%
Madras	8	6,419	13.6%	14.0%
Roseburg	9	21,858	21.5%	14.2%
Redmond	10	27,002	18.7%	19.5%
Milton-Freewater	11	7,094	11.7%	17.0%
Cottage Grove	12	9,772	12.8%	12.8%
Coos Bay	13	16,022	20.8%	11.1%
Seaside	14	6,481	23.2%	12.2%
Sweet Home	15	9,042	12.4%	14.7%
Brookings	16	6,350	25.5%	10.2%
Florence	17	8,498	24.6%	9.8%
Lincoln City	18	7,977	21.9%	10.4%
Sheridan	19	6,081	7.9%	21.5%
The Dalles	20	15,068	18.5%	8.3%
Stayton	21	7,719	16.1%	15.1%
Springfield	22	59,882	15.2%	12.9%
North Bend	23	9,591	22.4%	12.5%
Junction City	24	5,566	12.2%	14.6%
Medford	25	76,648	24.2%	12.2%
La Grande	26	13,090	24.7%	9.4%
Pendleton	27	16,830	19.3%	9.7%
Central Point	28	17,443	18.2%	10.1%
Lebanon	29	15,761	16.5%	10.0%
Dallas	30	14,788	17.1%	14.4%
Umatilla	31	6,998	7.2%	12.5%
Albany	32	51,210	23.5%	12.5%
Eugene	33	158,131	39.9%	10.0%
Ashland	34	20,412	57.8%	9.5%
Creswell	35	5,065	16.4%	10.3%
McMinnville	36	32,839	21.1%	12.1%
Salem	37	157,967	26.9%	12.9%
Eagle Point	38	8,599	11.8%	12.1%
Independence	39	8,654	17.6%	18.8%
Cornelius	40	12,068	11.9%	16.3%
Hermiston	41	17,031	16.1%	8.1%
Newport	42	10,045	28.9%	7.1%
Fairview	43	9,094	18.2%	5.4%
Astoria	44	9,503	28.5%	7.8%
Woodburn	45	24,282	12.8%	13.6%
Talent	46	6,164	28.1%	7.0%
Warrenton	47	5,089	19.9%	5.5%
St. Helens	48	13,017	15.9%	15.1%
Bend	49	79,698	39.0%	8.3%
Keizer	50	36,875	24.6%	9.5%
Monmouth	51	9,769	35.0%	10.9%
Forest Grove	52	22,070	22.5%	10.9%
Corvallis	53	54,735	58.5%	8.7%
Scappoose	54	6,778	20.1%	12.1%
Silverton	55	9,342	29.5%	11.3%
Hood River	56	7,311	39.9%	4.2%
Milwaukie	57	20,449	26.1%	10.2%
Troutdale	58	16,339	21.5%	12.8%
Gresham	59	108,250	18.6%	12.1%
Gladstone	60	11,668	20.7%	9.9%
Molalla	61	8,247	14.8%	9.8%
Oregon City	62	33,834	22.7%	9.8%
Sandy	63	9,945	17.7%	8.5%
Wilsonville	64	20,335	39.3%	8.9%
Lake Oswego	65	37,310	65.2%	9.1%
Canby	66	16,821	25.8%	10.3%
Portland	67	602,568	44.4%	9.4%
Tualatin	68	26,604	41.8%	9.6%
Newberg	69	22,451	25.6%	7.9%
Beaverton	70	92,593	43.5%	9.2%
Tigard	71	49,633	41.4%	8.3%
Damascus	72	10,711	22.3%	8.9%
Hillsboro	73	95,765	33.7%	8.4%
West Linn	74	25,710	54.1%	8.1%
Sherwood	75	18,687	43.2%	7.5%
Happy Valley	76	15,693	48.8%	7.5%

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Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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