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Retirement Living In Bend - Oregon


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Area Description

Bend is one of the best kept secrets in Oregon. This high desert community has a little something for everyone from recreational opportunities to arts and culture. It’s a great place to live, play, and above all relax!

The weather in Bend makes it a retirees paradise! Many people characterize Bend’s climate as filled with moderate days and cool nights. And we have the highest average of sunny days in the state of Oregon.

Relaxation and play opportunities aside, Bend is known for its volunteer spirit. There are many local nonprofit organizations and opportunities for those who would like to get involved in the community. You will never find a city more willing to pitch in and help a cause than Bend.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
   The recreational opportunities are almost limitless here with everything from canoeing, camping, golfing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, rafting, etc.

After a hard day playing on the mountain or a nearby local stream, you’ll still have time to head out for a local show or sample a meal from our delectable selection of restaurants.

Enjoy an evening of music at the Les Schwab Amphitheater or make sure to hit the local Farmer’s Market in the spring and summer. Looking for something even more cultural? Bend is surrounded by several museums, theatres, and galleries. If you are feeling lucky, you can even go to a nearby casino.

Cultural Activities
Bend's art scene is as diverse as its natural environment. It's home to artists, filmmakers, writers, movie theaters, museums, art galleries, and much more.

Public transportation
Bend has a public transportation system that travels within the city and also within Deschutes County.

Medical Facilities


Bend is known for its top-notch medical care and facilities. From a major hospital system to large total care clinics to small specialized doctors, Bend has it all.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Bend, Oregon?

Bend enjoys the predominately dry climate of the high desert with an average of almost 300 days of sunshine per year! Sunny days, low humidity, and cool nights provide the most common weather pattern for the area. Bend is just one of many microclimates located within Central Oregon that has its own variation of temperature and precipitation relative to elevation and proximity to the Cascade Mountain Range.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  23 F°  32 F°  41 F°
 Feb  24 F°  34 F°  45 F°
 Mar  27 F°  39 F°  51 F°
 Apr  30 F°  43 F°  57 F°
 May  36 F°  50 F°  65 F°
 Jun  41 F°  57 F°  72 F°
 Jul  47 F°  64 F°  82 F°
 Aug  46 F°  64 F°  82 F°
 Sep  39 F°  57 F°  74 F°
 Oct  32 F°  47 F°  62 F°
 Nov  27 F°  37 F°  47 F°
 Dec  22 F°  31 F°  39 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  26  0
 Feb  0  23  0
 Mar  0  23  0
 Apr  0  19  0
 May  0  10  0
 Jun  1  3  0
 Jul  5  0  0
 Aug  5  1  0
 Sep  1  5  0
 Oct  0  16  0
 Nov  0  22  0
 Dec  0  27  1

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  1 "  9  25 %
 Feb  1 "  7  25 %
 Mar  1 "  6  27 %
 Apr  1 "  7  29 %
 May  1 "  6  35 %
 Jun  1 "  5  39 %
 Jul  1 "  3  43 %
 Aug  1 "  3  42 %
 Sep  1 "  3  37 %
 Oct  1 "  5  32 %
 Nov  1 "  8  29 %
 Dec  2 "  9  24 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  5 "  9  3
 Feb  5 "  7  3
 Mar  2 "  2  1
 Apr  0 "  1  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  3 "  3  2
 Dec  6 "  9  4


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Cost of Living for Bend, OR

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Senior Housing Options





 From housing right on the golf course to apartment and condo style living to assisted living, there is something available for every budget and every need.

Bend offers more than 30 independent living, senior apartments and retirement communities.

Senior Assistance in Bend, OR

Bend, Oregon offers the following assistance for seniors:
Bend offers a wide variety of senior services and is known for providing quality assistance to our aging population.

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Bend Offer For Retirees?

There are many local nonprofit organizations and opportunities for those who would like to get involved in the community. You will never find a city more willing to pitch in and help a cause than Bend.

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