About Dallas
Dallas is a close-knit town in western Oregon, home to 17,911 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Dallas is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.91 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,648 residents per square mile.
📰 Dallas News Today
- SNAP cuts, soaring food costs and rising hunger grip Oregon families - Oregon Public Broadcasting Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB · Aug 13
- Michael John Kennedy Obituary | Bollman Funeral Home | Dallas, OR Tribute Archive · Aug 17
- Oak Villa Fire near Dallas burns 50 acres, now 90% contained Statesman Journal · Jul 21
- Dallas Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24
- Brush fire forces evacuations near Dallas, Oregon KGW · Jul 21
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dallas Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Dallas — but the Oregon one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Oregon, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Oregon — one of 426 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 17,911.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Dallas
- Abby's Legendary Pizza — pizza
- Dutch Bros. Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- Washington Street Steakhouse — steak house
- Spoon N Folks — thai
- Tater’s Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dallas
- Delbert Fredricks Memorial Park reviews ★
- John C. Barnard Park reviews ★
- Lone Oak Park reviews ★
- Mark O. Hatfield Park reviews ★
- Dallas City Park reviews ★
- Dallas Japanese Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Gala Park reviews ★
- Guthrie Community Park reviews ★
- Kingsborough Park reviews ★
- LaCreole Sports Complex reviews ★
- Lyle Sports Complex reviews ★
- Roger Jordan Community Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Dallas
- Dallas Community Charter
- Dallas High School
- LaCreole Middle School
- Lyle Elementary School
- Oakdale Heights Elementary School
- Whitworth Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Salem Health West Valley Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOregon
TypeCity
Population (2024)17,911
Rank in state#35 of 240
Land area4.91 sq mi
Density3,648/sq mi
Coordinates44.9221, -123.3129