97109 Zip Code, Buxton

Last updated: October 22, 2026

Crime Rate & Statistics

A

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Buxton

Summary: 97109 (Buxton, OR) Crime Rate (2026)

ZIP 97109, Buxton, OR has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime rate is 5% above the national average.

Data source: FBI UCR & local law enforcement data. Last updated: October 22, 2026.

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Moderate
Low 105 / 300 High
Violent Crime 107
7% above national avg
Property Crime 65
35% below national avg
City Ranking
0%
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Is 97109 a Safe Zip Code?

Mixed — the grade is relative, but crime is above the national average. Zip code 97109 in Buxton, OR has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 105, which is 5% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Buxton.

Looking at specific crime types, robbery is the most elevated concern (index: 162, 62% above average), while vehicle theft is the lowest risk (index: 14). Violent crime is a particular area of concern relative to property crime in this zip code.

Highest Risk
Robbery · Index 162 (62% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Vehicle Theft · Index 14 (86% below avg)

97109 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Buxton city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
66 -34% Low
Assault
51 -49% Low
Robbery
162 +62% High
Rape
149 +49% Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary
160 +60% High
Larceny / Theft
21 -79% Low
Vehicle Theft
14 -86% Low

97109 Crime Map

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97109 Demographics & Context

Population
806
Median Income
$97,929
Home Value
$463,632
Median Age
44
Pop. Density
23/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 14.4%
Graduate Degree 12.4%

Housing

82%
18%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 90.3%
Black 0.4%
Hispanic 4.7%
Asian 0.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 97109, Buxton?

Zip code 97109 in Buxton, OR has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 105, which is 5% above the national average. Zip code 97109 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Buxton.

Is Zip code 97109 a safe neighborhood in Buxton?

Zip code 97109 has elevated crime levels with a safety grade of A. Extra caution is recommended, especially at night. The highest concern is Robbery (index: 162), while Vehicle Theft is the lowest risk (index: 14). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Buxton.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 97109?

The most common crime type in Zip code 97109 is Robbery, with a crime index of 162 (62% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 97109?

Zip code 97109 has a population of approximately 806. The median household income is $97,929. The median home value is $463,632. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 97109 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 97109's overall crime rate is 5% above the national average (index 105 vs 100). Within Buxton, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated October 2026.