North America

Hood River

Oregon · United States

Sanctuary Score

80 / 100

#12 in the Americas

“Oregon's wind-and-water gateway where the Columbia Gorge fires up world-class kite sessions in the morning and Mt. Hood holds the ski hill above the pear orchards in the afternoon.”

Aerial of the town along the Columbia River — Hood River, Oregon

Photo: Sam Beebe · CC BY 2.0

Mount Hood seen from the Columbia River — Hood River, Oregon — Pexels

The town of Hood River above the river — Oregon — Photo: Travisthurston · CC BY-SA 3.0

The ten pillars

Each scored 1–10 by hand. Their sum is the Sanctuary Score.

Nature10 / 10

Walkability8 / 10

Food8 / 10

Healthcare6 / 10

Climate stability7 / 10

Air & water9 / 10

Safety8 / 10

Connectivity7 / 10

Community7 / 10

Beauty10 / 10

At a glance

Tracked separately from the score — these describe the place, they don't rank it.

Climate: Temperate
Sensory load: 2/10 · calm
Cost: $$$; ~$1300/mo · 1BR
Expat community: Low

Sources

Scores are set by hand against cited public sources — the curation stays auditable.

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