Powers, Oregon

Powers is a city in Coos County, Oregon, United States.

[5] Powers is 21 miles (34 km) south of Oregon Route 42 at Myrtle Point on Oregon Route 542 (Powers Highway) along the South Fork Coquille River.

[6] Forest roads connect Powers to the Rogue River, 35 miles (56 km) further south.

[7] Powers has cool, very wet winters and warm, mostly dry summers.

The influence of the Pacific Ocean moderates the climate, especially in the summer when the temperature regularly drops into the upper 40s to lower 50s at night.

The Wagner House, thought to be the oldest pioneer dwelling in the region, is in Powers adjacent to a railroad museum.

[11] Along the main road is the United States Forest Service (USFS) Powers District office.

Nearby is Powers County Park, which offers overnight camping and other amenities.

[11] About 5 miles (8 km) further south along the Coquille–Rogue Scenic Byway is the Siskiyou National Forest, with many other campgrounds.

34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

38.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Wagner House
Coos County map