Corvallis Oregon
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"In the Willamette Valley between the Coast Range and the
Cascades. Corvallis, Oregon is the Benton
County seat and home of Oregon
State University.
Corvallis is 85 miles south of Portland, 45 miles north of Eugene, 45 miles
south of the state capitol of Salem, two hours from snow skiing, and an hour
from the Pacific Ocean beaches. Corvallis Oregon has a rich History
dating back to 1845. From mountain biking and hiking on a network of
trails to river rafting and golf, the outdoor recreation is exceptional. There
is a wealth of performing arts and festivals as well as galleries, antique
shopping, and winery tours."
Corvallis
Oregon Convention & Visitors Bureau
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Beautiful Philomath Home
-- $239,500
Lovely home with beautiful
hardwood floors & warm fireplace in living room. Cook's kitchen w/ island and
fridge included. Out door offers room for RV parking and cute front porch for
relaxation. Private driveway off of 12th Street and Guest driveway off of 13th
Street
City Location
 County(ies):
Benton Incorporated in 1857
Location: Mid-Willamette Valley
Nearest Major Highway and Distance: I-5 | 8 miles
Nearest Major City and Distance:
Eugene | 40 miles, Estimated Drive Time: 45 minutes
Distance to Portland: 85 miles
Source: Oregon Department of
Transportation, State of Oregon Map; Oregon Blue Book
Recreational Amenities
Within the county there are more than 50 parks and
designated preserves; public private recreational
facilities for tennis, racquetball, golf, swimming,
fitness, softball, basketball, baseball, football,
volleyball, karate, horseback riding, more than 60 miles
of bike and running paths, backpacking, mountaineering,
canoeing, camping, ski touring and bike touring.
Freshwater fishing of trout and steelhead is excellent in
the surrounding rivers and streams. There are several
galleries, including the Corvallis Arts Center, exhibiting
works of a large number of local artists and craftsmen as
well as regional artists. There are major festivals,
summer open-air concerts, chamber music series and
year-round performing arts at the Majestic Theater.
Covered bridges, wildlife refuges, historic building and
wineries are all found on scenic routes of Benton County.
Source: City Administration, local chamber
of commerce, local convention and visitor bureau0
Climate
Elevation: 230' Measurement Location:
Corvallis
Temperature:
Monthly Ave. Low: 33°F Monthly Ave. High:
81°F
Hottest Month August Coldest Month
January
Driest Month July Wettest Month
December
Average annual precipitation: 42.670"
Humidity (Hour 10, local time):
Average July afternoon humidity: 57%
Average January afternoon humidity: 84%
Source: Oregon Climate Service
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