Tenmile is a small countryside community in Southwest Oregon near the South Umpqua River and the Calapooya Mountains. It’s known for its vast farmland, hay fields and close community. “People who move here are looking for a rural lifestyle,” says David Jaques, Broker/Owner of Al Pine Real Estate 1, who has lived in the area for nearly four decades. “You’ll find lots of people raising cattle and horses.” The neighborhood has one namesake church and gas station, a post office and some single-family homes -- the rest is farmland. The climate is mild, and traffic is basically nonexistent. Residents have easy access to Oregon 42, a main highway leading to cities like Roseburg. “You get to see goats on the way to work, which I think is lovely,” McLeod says. “I was on the way to Portland one day and I was thinking, ‘That’s an interesting looking dog,’ -- turns out it was a goat,” says Melanie McLeod, owner of McLeod’s Lavendar, a local farm. “ Only in Oregon would you see that.”
Tenmile’s countryside charm is perfect for those seeking a quiet, rural way of life.
Discover Tenmile, OR: Home to horses, cattle, and an outdoor lover’s paradise.
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Riding horses at Euphoria Ridge, fishing at South Umpqua River
Tenmile is rural, so there’s plenty to do outdoors. Ben Irving Reservoir is a popular fishing spot along the South Umpqua River. “I always see people fishing with their kids,” Jaques says. Horseback riding is another favored activity that most people do at Cougar Ridge Ranch, an equestrian facility. People can learn how to ride at Carey Cathey Cutting Horses, which sells one lesson for $50 and 30 days of lessons for $925. When residents aren’t fishing or riding their horses, they’re hiking the Calapooya Mountains at Euphoria Ridge 5 miles away. There are no traditional parks in Tenmile. In Winston—8 miles away—Harold and Sid Nichols Park has the only boat ramp in the area for easy access to the river. Nearby Riverbend Park has a baseball field, playground, skate park and a 1-mile trail. The park also hosts Riverbend Live!, a six-week summer concert series, and an annual melon festival in September, which includes a watermelon-eating competition, a chili cook-off and camel rides.
Cougar Ranch has a lot of horses who love eating hay and grass.
A lot of people enjoy the water at the Ben Irving Reservoir.
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Single-family homes with lots of acreage
In Tenmile, 1950s minimal traditional cottages cost between $350,000 and $500,000, depending on acreage and number of bedrooms. People typically have an average of 10 to 20 acres at a minimum,” Jaques says. Homes are separated by farmland and forests full of Douglas Firs, maple, and pine trees. The area is at risk of forest fires due to the proximity of these woods. Oregon insurance code requires every homeowner's insurance policy to include wildfire coverage.
Explore Tenmile’s vast farmlands, mild climate, and tranquil countryside lifestyle.
enmile: A small community with vast farms, friendly faces, and a laid-back lifestyle.
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Building robots at Winston Middle School
Brockway Elementary School serves children in kindergarten through second grade and earns a C from Niche. For grades 3 through 5, children can attend McGovern Elementary School, before moving on to Winston Middle School. The middle school is known for its Family STEAM nights, where students can do hands-on activities like building robots. Both schools earn a C-minus. Students advance to Douglas High School, which was recently renovated with new classrooms and a gymnasium. It’s rated C by Niche. The public University of Oregon is 86 miles, or an hour, away. The area has no private schools, but people can visit Tenmile United Methodist Church, which has a Children’s Ministry. The church also has community bingo nights and Cowboy Church sermons on the fifth Sunday of every month. At the cowboy service, there’s live country music, and an open dress code allowing cowboy hats and leisurewear. The other church in Tenmile is Mid-Valley Missionary Church.
Winston Middle School is dedicated to inspire and educate our future leaders.
Douglas High School prepares students for college.
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Bartering local goods in Tenmile
Tenmile Store is the only convenience store and gas station in town. People visit Dollar General for everyday essentials, but larger grocery hauls come from the Grocery Outlet 8 miles away. Porter Creek Mercantile is a local store selling goods from artisans and farmers in the community. Residents also tend to barter with one another, McLeod says – she does it herself with her lavender. I actually get eggs from my neighbor whenever I need them,” she says. “It’s better than getting it from the grocery store since I know exactly where it came from, and I save money.” McLeod's Lavender specializes in everything lavender, including lavender oils, shortbread, syrup and pork sausage. The farm is home to Kantu Brewing, a brewery where people can enjoy pizza, live music and beer outdoors. Winston Diner & Drive-thru is a retro-style spot that serves burgers, fries and root beer floats.
The Tenmile store offers gas and convenient grocery options for locals and tourists.
Abacela Winery has a lot of wines to offer to customers.
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Commuting on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
Oregon 42, known as Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway, helps people reach work in Winston and downtown Roseburg, 16 miles away. There is no public transportation in Tenmile. In case of emergency, the nearest hospital is VA Roseburg Health Care System, about 20 minutes away. Roseburg Regional Airport is 18 miles away but doesn't offer domestic or international flights. Instead, it offers maintenance repair, car rentals, flight instruction and transit parking. The Eugune Airport only has domestic flights with seven airlines about an hour and a half away, while the Portland International Airport is 3 hours away.
Highway 42 is the main road to take when going around the Tenmile area.
The Eugene airport is about an hour and thirty minutes away from Temile.
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Local wineries and lavender festivals
Kids in Boy Scouts of America go to Marion Mooney Scout Ranch, 4 miles away, to earn merit badges. Meanwhile, adults can visit Girardet Wine Cellar, a local winery. McLeod’s farm has an annual Lavender Festival & Farm in July, which includes several art vendors, organized yoga and a lavender lemonade stand. The Douglas County Fair is another important community event that pops up in August with bull riding, carnival rides and food like funnel cake.
Wildfire season
One downside to all this nature is wildfire season, a period from July to October when the area is highly prone to forest fires. Luckily, there are federal forest policies that help reduce them. FEMA, or the Federal Emergency Management Agency, offers tips and resources. Also, The Douglas Forest Protective Association and Coos Forest Protective Association work with the Oregon Department of Forestry to prevent wildfires.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Tenmile
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Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
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Tenmile Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Tenmile, Winston sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Tenmile, Winston over the last 12 months is $430,000, up 19% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$485,000
Median Sale Price
$430,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$430,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
19%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$214
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
133
Median Year Built
1966
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,581
Below the national average
1,937
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
43,560
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
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Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
493
Median Age
48
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$56,999
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,207
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88%
College Graduates
13.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.1%
% Population in Labor Force
49.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
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Walk Score®
7/ 100
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