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Junction City Caramel Corn Maker Plans to Add 150 New Jobs
With help from a Business Oregon loan and three loan guarantees, the Junction City caramel corn maker says it will undergo a $14 million expansion and more than triple its workforce.
Business Oregon gives priority when funding technical assistance, programs and projects to geographic areas determined to be economically distressed as prescribed by Oregon law.
Below is a list of identified distressed areas in Oregon. This is the update for 2018 and will be in effect through the end of 2018. The department will publish updated lists every year at the end of December under the normal methodology and every month under the temporary methodology.
Posted December 29, 2017
| County | Index Components | 2017 Distressed Index | ||||
| Relative U-Rate |
Relative PCPI |
Payroll Change |
Employment Change |
Distressed Index |
Index <1.0 | |
| Oregon | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.13 | 1.08 | 1.23 | Non-Distressed |
| Baker | 0.77 | 0.80 | 1.13 | 1.06 | 0.74 | Distressed |
| Benton | 1.26 | 0.93 | 1.10 | 1.07 | 1.38 | Non-Distressed |
| Clackamas | 1.11 | 1.13 | 1.15 | 1.08 | 1.57 | Non-Distressed |
| Clatsop | 1.02 | 0.91 | 1.11 | 1.08 | 1.11 | Non-Distressed |
| Columbia | 0.79 | 0.88 | 1.15 | 1.08 | 0.86 | Distressed |
| Coos | 0.75 | 0.88 | 1.10 | 1.05 | 0.76 | Distressed |
| Crook | 0.70 | 0.81 | 1.11 | 1.07 | 0.67 | Distressed |
| Curry | 0.71 | 0.87 | 1.12 | 1.09 | 0.76 | Distressed |
| Deschutes | 1.00 | 1.05 | 1.22 | 1.14 | 1.47 | Non-Distressed |
| Douglas | 0.77 | 0.82 | 1.12 | 1.07 | 0.75 | Distressed |
| Gilliam | 0.83 | 0.97 | 1.11 | 1.04 | 0.94 | Distressed |
| Grant | 0.63 | 0.86 | 1.06 | 1.03 | 0.59 | Distressed |
| Harney | 0.78 | 0.83 | 1.12 | 1.09 | 0.79 | Distressed |
| Hood River | 1.17 | 1.07 | 1.14 | 1.03 | 1.47 | Non-Distressed |
| Jackson | 0.84 | 0.92 | 1.13 | 1.08 | 0.96 | Distressed |
| Jefferson | 0.73 | 0.72 | 1.10 | 1.08 | 0.62 | Distressed |
| Josephine | 0.74 | 0.82 | 1.15 | 1.08 | 0.75 | Distressed |
| Klamath | 0.71 | 0.79 | 1.09 | 1.06 | 0.65 | Distressed |
| Lake | 0.77 | 0.83 | 1.07 | 1.03 | 0.70 | Distressed |
| Lane | 0.96 | 0.90 | 1.12 | 1.08 | 1.05 | Non-Distressed |
| Lincoln | 0.86 | 0.87 | 1.10 | 1.05 | 0.86 | Distressed |
| Linn | 0.84 | 0.85 | 1.15 | 1.08 | 0.89 | Distressed |
| Malheur | 0.88 | 0.65 | 1.09 | 1.07 | 0.67 | Distressed |
| Marion | 0.96 | 0.84 | 1.14 | 1.09 | 1.00 | Non-Distressed |
| Morrow | 0.98 | 0.92 | 1.27 | 1.07 | 1.22 | Non-Distressed |
| Multnomah | 1.14 | 1.13 | 1.13 | 1.08 | 1.59 | Non-Distressed |
| Polk | 0.96 | 0.83 | 1.16 | 1.09 | 1.02 | Non-Distressed |
| Sherman | 1.07 | 1.23 | 1.15 | 1.05 | 1.59 | Non-Distressed |
| Tillamook | 0.98 | 0.86 | 1.16 | 1.07 | 1.05 | Non-Distressed |
| Umatilla | 0.91 | 0.83 | 1.06 | 1.06 | 0.84 | Distressed |
| Union | 0.83 | 0.81 | 1.08 | 1.06 | 0.77 | Distressed |
| Wallowa | 0.73 | 0.96 | 1.17 | 1.08 | 0.89 | Distressed |
| Wasco | 1.00 | 0.93 | 1.13 | 1.03 | 1.09 | Non-Distressed |
| Washington | 1.17 | 1.19 | 1.12 | 1.09 | 1.70 | Non-Distressed |
| Wheeler | 1.14 | 0.77 | 1.03 | 0.96 | 0.88 | Distressed |
| Yamhill | 1.04 | 0.88 | 1.09 | 1.08 | 1.08 | Non-Distressed |
Source: Business Oregon, based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and Oregon Employment Department.
| Non-Distressed County |
Distressed City/Place |
2012-2016 ACS | 2018 Distressed | ||||
| BA or Higher |
U-Rate | PCPI | Poverty Rate |
Sum Over Average |
SUM>=3 | ||
| Oregon | 31.4% | 8.1% | $22,822 | 15.7% | |||
| Benton | Albany | 26.4% | 10.1% | $25,010 | 17.2% | 4 | Distressed |
| Alsea | 2.6% | 4.7% | $18,445 | 27.2% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Blodget | 0.0% | N/A | $14,380 | 36.4% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Monroe | 6.4% | 8.3% | $20,218 | 13.9% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Summit | 70.3% | 19.6% | $25,280 | 19.3% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Clackamas | Barlow | 19.3% | 5.5% | $18,395 | 18.1% | 3 | Distressed |
| Estacada | 10.6% | 5.2% | $22,401 | 17.2% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Gladstone | 21.2% | 8.8% | $27,832 | 12.7% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Johnson City | 12.1% | 7.1% | $21,120 | 21.7% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Mulino | 19.9% | 12.3% | $25,050 | 13.7% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Clatsop | Jeffers Gardens | 14.2% | 8.7% | $20,689 | 3.7% | 3 | Distressed |
| Seaside | 20.9% | 12.1% | $26,031 | 17.7% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Deschutes | La Pine | 15.7% | 11.8% | $19,905 | 21.1% | 4 | Distressed |
| Redmond | 19.6% | 9.8% | $21,455 | 20.0% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Terrebonne | 17.8% | 13.1% | $29,982 | 15.8% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Three Rivers | 21.1% | 8.6% | $26,227 | 20.5% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Hood River | Cascade Locks | 17.2% | 16.9% | $20,181 | 20.3% | 4 | Distressed |
| Lane | Coburg | 23.2% | 8.3% | $25,339 | 12.5% | 3 | Distressed |
| Cottage Grove | 12.8% | 10.7% | $19,105 | 21.9% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Creswell | 16.4% | 8.5% | $25,037 | 5.1% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Eugene | 39.7% | 8.3% | $27,167 | 23.1% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Florence | 21.3% | 11.0% | $23,598 | 17.4% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Junction City | 16.7% | 9.5% | $21,041 | 17.1% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Oakridge | 13.1% | 15.1% | $18,945 | 29.7% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Springfield | 16.8% | 9.8% | $20,166 | 22.6% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Veneta | 15.3% | 8.4% | $20,315 | 23.9% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Westfir | 12.6% | 25.4% | $21,160 | 17.7% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Marion | Aumsville | 8.7% | 9.0% | $20,290 | 17.7% | 4 | Distressed |
| Donald | 16.5% | 14.1% | $24,968 | 8.8% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Four Corners | 10.9% | 11.4% | $18,813 | 20.2% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Gates | 13.2% | 13.0% | $23,916 | 13.0% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Gervais | 8.2% | 12.6% | $15,523 | 16.2% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Hayesville | 14.3% | 10.8% | $17,735 | 19.8% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Idanha | 5.5% | 26.7% | $17,849 | 18.8% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Jefferson | 14.7% | 7.8% | $20,212 | 21.1% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Keizer | 26.0% | 8.2% | $25,880 | 15.6% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Marion | 0.0% | 11.5% | $18,979 | 0.0% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Mill City | 10.9% | 20.2% | $17,682 | 22.0% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Salem | 27.0% | 9.0% | $23,586 | 17.2% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Silverton | 31.3% | 8.3% | $28,225 | 11.6% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Stayton | 14.2% | 13.1% | $19,838 | 19.7% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Turner | 16.1% | 11.8% | $28,144 | 12.1% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Woodburn | 12.9% | 9.6% | $17,553 | 26.3% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Morrow | Boardman | 6.3% | 5.4% | $17,900 | 25.0% | 3 | Distressed |
| Heppner | 22.0% | 6.7% | $22,832 | 16.0% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Ione | 17.5% | 9.3% | $23,852 | 15.6% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Irrigon | 8.2% | 10.1% | $16,488 | 16.0% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Multnomah | Gresham | 19.8% | 8.8% | $22,976 | 20.4% | 4 | Distressed |
| Troutdale | 25.4% | 11.6% | $27,963 | 15.2% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Wood Village | 12.0% | 8.5% | $20,254 | 28.2% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Polk | Dallas | 21.1% | 11.2% | $23,861 | 15.4% | 3 | Distressed |
| Falls City | 13.0% | 18.2% | $16,464 | 21.3% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Independence | 20.5% | 11.28% | $18,955 | 22.4% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Salem | 27.0% | 9.0% | $23,586 | 17.2% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Willamina | 9.6% | 15.5% | $19,322 | 22.9% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Sherman | Grass Valley | 18.0% | 5.6% | $25,886 | 36.2% | 3 | Distressed |
| Moro | 21.7% | 12.8% | $20,536 | 18.6% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Rufus | 2.9% | 0.0% | $22,027 | 24.5% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Wasco | 14.1% | 18.1% | $35,431 | 24.1% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Tillamook | Idaville | 9.6% | 45.1% | $15,513 | 14.5% | 3 | Distressed |
| Pacific City | 22.1% | 28.9% | $15,622 | 29.1% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Rockaway Beach | 26.6% | 11.1% | $19,922 | 21.3% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Tillamook | 10.4% | 7.1% | $18,357 | 29.3% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Wheeler | 17.0% | 10.1% | $24,325 | 10.2% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Wasco | Antelope | 4.3% | 0.0% | $12,275 | 49.1% | 3 | Distressed |
| Chenoweth | 14.9% | 10.6% | $23,933 | 16.5% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Maupin | 12.9% | 10.7% | $21,336 | 11.1% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Mosier | 14.2% | 9.6% | $19,008 | 8.4% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Pine Grove | 14.3% | 31.8% | $25,542 | 3.8% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Pine Hollow | 10.6% | 0.0% | $20,769 | 17.0% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Rowena | 19.5% | 0.0% | $16,629 | 22.9% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Tygh Valley | 8.7% | 0.0% | $24,389 | 30.3% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Washington | Cornelius | 13.3% | 11.5% | $18,557 | 9.9% | 3 | Distressed |
| Gaston | 7.1% | 10.5% | $22,314 | 10.0% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Yamhill | Amity | 13.2% | 17.2% | $20,891 | 19.4% | 4 | Distressed |
| Dayton | 16.4% | 10.0% | $19,250 | 15.7% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Gaston | 7.1% | 10.5% | $22,314 | 10.0% | 3 | Distressed | |
| McMinnville | 22.2% | 10.3% | $23,972 | 19.8% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Newberg | 28.3% | 6.6% | $24,416 | 19.1% | 3 | Distressed | |
| Sheridan | 10.4% | 15.8% | $15,779 | 16.5% | 4 | Distressed | |
| Willamina | 9.6% | 15.5% | $19,322 | 22.9% | 4 | Distressed | |
Source: Business Oregon, based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2012-2016 American Community Survey Five-Year Estimates.
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