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Sublimity post office
Sublimity post office · Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
Stayton Jordon Bridge Stayton Oregon side
Stayton Jordon Bridge Stayton Oregon side · Andrew Parodi at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0

Sublimity, Oregon

Sublimity is a city of 2,919 people in Marion County, Oregon, founded in 1903.

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Population2,919 +3.9% since 2019
Elevation551 ft 168 m
Founded1903
Land area0.9 sq mi
ZIP code97385
Nearest airportSalem - Willamette Valley Airport (SLE) 12 mi

Why visit Sublimity

Townapedia lists 4 parks and trails, 2 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.

Highlights include Stayton–Jordan Bridge.

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; December lows average 34°F.

About Sublimity

Sublimity is a city in Marion County, Oregon, United States. The population was 2,967 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Salem Metropolitan Statistical Area.

From the Wikipedia article Sublimity, Oregon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do1

Stayton–Jordan Bridge

Bridge · 2.1 mi

Bridge in Stayton, Oregon

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Parks, trails and playgrounds4

Quail Run Park

Park · 1.5 mi

1613 Eagle St SE, Stayton

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Church Park

Park

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Early Settlers' Park

Park

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Santiam Park

Park · 1.2 mi

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Restaurants and cafes2

DQ Grill & Chill

Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger · 1.2 mi

101 Martin Drive, Stayton

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Papa Murphy's

Fast food · Pizza · 1.5 mi

Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00

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Where to stay1

Bridgeway Inn & Suites

Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi

300 Southwest Sublimity Boulevard, Sublimity

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Churches and places of worship4

Gas and EV charging1

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Schools, colleges and libraries7

Map of Sublimity

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Climate by month

40°60°80°January: 7.2 in of rainFebruary: 5.5 in of rainMarch: 6.2 in of rainApril: 4.8 in of rainMay: 3.3 in of rainJune: 2.1 in of rainJuly: 0.5 in of rainAugust: 0.7 in of rainSeptember: 2.0 in of rainOctober: 4.7 in of rainNovember: 7.2 in of rainDecember: 8.5 in of rainJanuary: 47°FFebruary: 51°FMarch: 55°FApril: 60°FMay: 67°FJune: 73°FJuly: 81°FAugust: 81°FSeptember: 75°FOctober: 63°FNovember: 52°FDecember: 46°FJanuary: 34°FFebruary: 35°FMarch: 37°FApril: 41°FMay: 46°FJune: 50°FJuly: 54°FAugust: 53°FSeptember: 49°FOctober: 43°FNovember: 38°FDecember: 34°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan47°F34°F7.2 in
Feb51°F35°F5.5 in
Mar55°F37°F6.2 in
Apr60°F41°F4.8 in
May67°F46°F3.3 in
Jun73°F50°F2.1 in
Jul81°F54°F0.5 in
Aug81°F53°F0.7 in
Sep75°F49°F2.0 in
Oct63°F43°F4.7 in
Nov52°F38°F7.2 in
Dec46°F34°F8.5 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stayton (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$77,969median household income
$480,800median home value
$1,628median monthly rent
52.7median age
32.9%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
72.7%of homes are owner-occupied
23.6 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1821%18 to 3412%35 to 6432%65 and over35%

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.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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