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North Bend, OR

North Bend is a city in Coos County, Oregon, United States with a population of 9,695 as of the 2010 census. North Bend is surrounded on three sides by Coos Bay, an S-shaped water inlet and estuary where the Coos River enters Coos Bay and borders the city of Coos Bay to the south. North Bend became an incorporated city in 1903.

Before Europeans visited the Oregon coast, Native American tribes claimed the Coos Bay region as their homeland for thousands of years. Members of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, Siuslaw, and Coquille tribes lived, fished, hunted, and gathered along Coos Bay and its estuaries, along rivers, and in meadows and forests.

Approximately 400 years ago, British and Spanish explorers first approached the South Coast. In 1579, Sir Francis Drake is purported to have sought shelter for his ship, the Golden Hinde, around Cape Arago. Trader and explorer Jedediah Smith was in the region seeking furs and the Hudson's Bay Company sent Alexander Roderick McLeod to search for an inland passage.

The 1852 stranding of the schooner Captain Lincoln on the North Spit and the survivors' encampment and rescue brought attention to gold prospectors who came to mine placer from area beaches. In 1853, the Coos Bay Commercial Company arrived from the Rogue Valley and created routes for settlers.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.09 square miles (13.18 km²), of which 3.92 square miles (10.15 km²) is land and 1.17 square miles (3.03 km²) is water.

North Bend places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. The healthcare sector in North Bend is well-supported, with facilities like the Bay Area Hospital catering to the health needs of the community. For those interested in fitness, check out BasePoint Fitness, Alpine Fitness Club, and Inch Bye Inch Fitness Center. If you're into yoga, Body Alchemy Pilates and Wellness offers unique sessions like EcoNIDRA and massage. The Ferry Road Park provides a beautiful setting for picnics and outdoor activities. Additionally, you can participate in community health events organized by Si View Metro Parks and stay active with biking adventures around the city.

Top sites in North Bend, OR are Shore Acres State Park, Simpson Park, and Oak Street Park Fields.

Population: 10,054 (2023). ZIP code: 97459. Area code: 541. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Area: 5.09 sq mi (13.19 km²).

FAQs

Is North Bend, OR a good place to live?

North Bend is in Coos County. Living in North Bend offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in North Bend and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in North Bend are above average.

Is North Bend, OR expensive?

To live in North Bend, Oregon, and buy, you would need to make $65,000 a year. North Bend is one of the least expensive cities to live in on the Oregon Coast, ranking #4 out of 14 to both rent and buy. If you want to move to the Oregon Coast and want something more affordable, you should consider North Bend.

What is the history of North Bend, OR?

Before Europeans visited the Oregon coast, Native American tribes claimed the Coos Bay region as their homeland for thousands of years. Members of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, Siuslaw, and Coquille tribes lived, fished, hunted, and gathered along Coos Bay and its estuaries, along rivers, and in meadows and forests. Approximately 400 years ago, British and Spanish explorers first approached the South Coast. In 1579, Sir Francis Drake is purported to have sought shelter for his ship, the Golden Hinde, around Cape Arago. Trader and explorer Jedediah Smith was in the region seeking furs and the Hudson's Bay Company sent Alexander Roderick McLeod to search for an inland passage.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of North Bend

Living in Oregon

Niche

Shore Acres State Park

Simpson Park

Oak Street Park Fields

Bay Area Hospital

BasePoint Fitness

Alpine Fitness Club

Inch Bye Inch Fitness Center

Body Alchemy

Pilates and Wellness

Ferry Road Park 

Si View Metro Parks

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