Siletz, Oregon
City · Population 1,212 · #152 in Oregon
About Siletz
Siletz, OR is a small town located in western Oregon with an estimated population of 1,212.
Officially, Siletz is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.63 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,924 residents per square mile.
📰 Siletz News Today
- New OSMB ruling restricts motors on parts of Siletz River Statesman Journal · Aug 12
- Siletz Valley School will remain open ictnews.org · Apr 16
- Court documents detail parents’ actions before Siletz toddler’s death in river katu.com · Jun 1
- Oregon's Siletz Bay is restoring 37 acres of tidal wetland this summer, digging new channels where more t The Times of India · Aug 12
- Grand jury rules police officers who shot at suspect in Siletz Highway racist attack were justified KGW · Jul 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Siletz Unique
- The only place in America named Siletz — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Siletz
- Little Chief Restaurant
- Siletz Roadhouse — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Siletz
- A.W. Jack Morgan Park Day Use Area reviews ★
- Moonshine Park reviews ★
- Ojalla Park reviews ★
- Twin Bridges Memorial Park reviews ★
- Hee Hee Illahee Park reviews ★
- Olalla Reservoir Park reviews ★
- Old Mill Site Park reviews ★
- Pauline Ricks Memorial Pow-Wow Grounds reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Siletz
- Siletz Valley Schools
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOregon
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,212
Rank in state#152 of 240
Land area0.63 sq mi
Density1,924/sq mi
Coordinates44.7218, -123.9187