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City Facts
Detroit is a city in Marion County, Oregon, USA. It was named for Detroit, Michigan, in the 1890’s because of the large number of people from Michigan in the community. The city was incorporated in 1952. Elevation is around 1,700 feet above sea level.
Recreation, food, and lodging are important to this city’s economy. Much of the income and resources are secured in the summer months. Government, is the county’s main employer and economic base. Visit DLRABA for more information.
Geography
According to the US Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.96 square miles, of which, 0.59 square miles is land and 0.37 square miles is water.
Demographics
THE 2020 CENSUS results have been received, and can be read HERE.
Location – Latitude: N 44.74 Longitude: W 122.15
Education
Detroit public schools are part of the Santiam Canyon School District.
Climate
This region experiences warm and dry summers, with average summer temperatures around 81 °F. Winters often have snow accumulation and average around 40°F. According to the Koppen Climate Classification system, Detroit has a warm-summer ‘Mediterranean’ climate.
Community Information
Medical Facilities/Physicians: The closest physician’s office is located in Mill City, 20 miles west of Detroit. The closest hospital is located in Stayton, 40 miles west of Detroit. Specialized care can be handled at a larger hospital in Salem, about 55 miles to the west.
Fire Department: The City of Detroit is served by the Idanha-Detroit Rural Fire Protection District. 503-854-3540
Police: Detroit is under the jurisdiction of the Marion County Sheriff’s Department for police services. 503-588-5032.
Septic/Sewer: The City of Detroit does not provide a sewer system at this time. Property owners are responsible to maintain a Marion County approved septic system. To learn about the possibility of a sewer system in the foreseeable future, visit https://www.northsantiamsewer.net/ .
Water: The City of Detroit Water System used slow sand filtration technology to serve the city. Click below to view our 2021 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report, based on the data from 2020. The Report is produced every year with current data, and is due to the residents by June 30.
2020 Consumers Confidence Report
You may also click below to learn how the City has set a plan to comply with DEQ regulations to limit the amount of specific pollutants that may be discharged into a body of water.
Other Utilities
- Electricity: Consumers Power Inc. (CPI) – 541-929-3124, http://www.consumerspower.org/
- Phone & Internet: Ziply Fiber –Contact Information coming soon.
- Garbage Service: Pacific Sanitation – 503-393-1031, http://pacsan.net/
- Natural Gas: Not available in our area.
- Satellite Television: Dish and Direct TV are available in some locations.