Climate
The climate is moderate with
warm,dry summers and mild winters. The average daily temperature
range in January is 33 to 45 degrees, and in July from
50 to 81 degrees. The annual precipitation in the area
is 39.7 inches.
If there's one facet that's as impressive as the livability
of the area, it's the quality of education available. From
elementary through middle and high schools, from Linn-Benton
Community College to Oregon State University, the education
system can only be termed "excellent." Businesses
are quick to point out education, including continuing
education and training for employees and their families
and first-rate elementary schooling, as a major draw for
location here.
Oregon State University - 16,000 students,
Corvallis Linn Benton Community College - 4,500 students,
Albany University of Oregon - 17,000 students, Eugene (40
miles south).
Main Industries
Higher education, timber products, agriculture
(grass seed farming, fruits & berries) and high technology
are some of the major industries in the area.
Main Attractions
Tourism brings people from all over the U.S. to experience
the ski slopes of the Cascades and to enjoy the beautiful
Pacific Coast, all within an hour's drive from the Willamette
Valley. Fishing and hunting can be enjoyed by all. The
valley is also known for its fine wineries.
Stage productions are plentiful
at nearby colleges and universities. There are two community
theaters.
In addition, Portland and Eugene attract many off-Broadway
productions.
Highways
Interstate 5, US Highway 20, and Oregon Highways 34,
99E and 99W.
Motor Carriers
Eleven interstate/intrastate companies, 3 strictly interstate
companies.
Air
Albany and Corvallis Municipal airports, commercial passenger
service available at Mahlon Sweet Airport in Eugene (45
minutes away) and Portland International Airport (2 hours
away).
Rail
Southern Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe.
Bus
Greyhound and charter services
Electric Utilites
As a preferred customer of the
Bonneville Power Administration, Consumers Power retains
first right to low-cost, federally owned hydroelectric resources.
This locally controlled utility has a significant competitive
advantage in siting new companies and has competitive electric
rates far lower than most parts of the United States.
Gas Utilites
Natural gas is available in the industrial areas.
Waterwaste Management
Water in Consumers Power's service area is plentiful and
pure. Water and wastewater management are available to most
commercial/industrial sites from the surrounding municipalities.
Housing
One very real incentive for companies to locate in this area
is the availability of a wide variety of housing at prices
well below those of many other U.S. cities. Executives
and employees alike are delighted to to see how much home
they can easily afford here.
Labor Force
