Stayton, Oregon
Stayton is a city of 8,292 people in Marion County, Oregon, founded in 1891.
Why visit Stayton
Townapedia lists 9 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Stayton–Jordan Bridge and Star Cinema.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; December lows average 34°F.
Weather in Stayton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Stayton
Stayton is a city in Marion County, Oregon, United States, located 16 miles (26 km) southeast of the state capital, Salem, on Oregon Route 22. It is south of Sublimity and southeast of Aumsville. Located on the North Santiam River, Stayton is a regional agricultural and light manufacturing center. The population was 8,244 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Stayton, Oregon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes13
Red Apple Restaurant & Lounge
Restaurant · American, Chinese · 0.6 mi
333 North Third Avenue, Stayton
Tu-Su 11:00-20:00
Mashita Teriyaki
Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi · 0.4 mi
110 East Washington Street, Stayton
Big Town Hero
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.4 mi
1008 North First Avenue, Stayton
Mo-Fr 06:00-19:00; Sa 06:00-17:00
Kickstart Coffee
Fast food · Sandwich
156 West Locust Street, Stayton
Tu-Sa 05:00-16:00; Sa 07:00-16:00
La Sabrosa Taqueria
Fast food · Mexican
1005 North First Avenue, Stayton
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
1 more on the map.
Where to stay1
History
Stayton was founded by Drury Smith Stayton, who purchased the town site in 1866 and built a carding mill and sawmill on a watercourse of the North Santiam River. In 1872, he platted the town site, and that same year the community received a post office. A ferry crossing of the Santiam River operated from 1876 until a bridge was constructed in 1888. By 1880, a laundry had been established by Kee Sing and Tom. The first newspaper, The Stayton Sun, was published in 1889 by T. H. McGill.
The founder of Stayton, Drury Stayton, originally wanted to name the city after his daughter, Florence Stayton. After his petition was denied by the post office because another city in Oregon was named Florence, he chose Stayton and named a street after his daughter. The city was incorporated as the Town of Stayton in 1891 after a failed attempt in 1884.
From the History section of Stayton, Oregon on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship7
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.5 mi
1077 North Sixth Avenue, Stayton
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Healthcare1
Map of Stayton
52 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 34°F | 7.2 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 35°F | 5.5 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 37°F | 6.2 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 41°F | 4.8 in |
| May | 67°F | 46°F | 3.3 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 50°F | 2.1 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 54°F | 0.5 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 53°F | 0.7 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 49°F | 2.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 38°F | 7.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 34°F | 8.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stayton (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Marion County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-08-24: Liberty Fire (Fire)
- 2021-05-04: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2020-09-15: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2020-09-10: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-09-08: Beachie Creek Lionshead Fire Complex (Fire)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Salem - Willamette Valley Airport (SLE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Aumsville 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Four Corners 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Jefferson 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Salem 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Silverton 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Hayesville 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Millersburg 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Mill City 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Keizer 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Albany 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Stayton High School main entrance - Stayton Oregon, Tedder, CC BY 3.0
- Stayton Jordon Bridge Stayton Oregon side, Andrew Parodi at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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