Turner, Oregon
Turner is a city of 2,792 people in Marion County, Oregon, founded in 1905.
Why visit Turner
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Corban University, Enchanted Forest, Delaney–Edwards House and Prewitt–Allen Archaeological Museum.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; December lows average 35°F.
Weather in Turner
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Turner
Turner is a city in Marion County, Oregon, United States. The population was 2,454 at the 2020 census, up from 1,854 in 2010. It is part of the Salem Metropolitan Statistical Area. The community was incorporated by the Oregon Legislative Assembly on February 10, 1905.
From the Wikipedia article Turner, Oregon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Corban University
School · 2.4 mi
Christian university in Salem, Oregon, U.S.
Enchanted Forest
Monument and historic site · 3.0 mi
Amusement park in Turner, Oregon, United States
Thrill-Ville USA
Monument and historic site · 3.0 mi
Former amusement park in Turner, Oregon, United States
Museums and landmarks4
Delaney–Edwards House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
House in Salem, Oregon
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes1
Churches and places of worship2
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Map of Turner
36 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 36°F | 6.1 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 36°F | 4.5 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 38°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 2.2 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 51°F | 1.2 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 55°F | 0.2 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 55°F | 0.4 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 51°F | 1.5 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 39°F | 6.0 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 35°F | 7.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Salem Mcnary Fld 72694 (5 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, 5 miles away.
- Aumsville 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Salem 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Four Corners 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Stayton 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Sublimity 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Hayesville 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Jefferson 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Keizer 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Independence 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Monmouth 14 mi west, about 22 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
- Turner Oregon School, Katr67, Public domain
- Delaney-Edwards House - Turner Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Delaney-Edwards House rear - Turner Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Enchanted Forest, Trashbag ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thrill-Ville USA 2009 2, M.O. Stevens, CC BY 3.0
- Prewitt-Allen Archaeological Museum displays, M.O. Stevns, CC BY 3.0
- Farrar Residence Hall angle, M.O. Stevens, Public domain
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