FlorenceOregon
Florence is a coastal city in Lane County, in the U.S. state of Oregon.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Florence
Florence, OR is a close-knit town located in western Oregon counting 9,504 people who proudly call it home.
Florence holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.54 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,716 residents per square mile.
📰 Florence News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Florence Unique
- One of 16 places in the US named Florence — 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
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,504.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Florence
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- The River Gallery · Art gallery
- Artiques · Art gallery
- Oregon Coast Military Museum · Museum
- Sandland Adventures · Theme park
- Siuslaw Pioneer Museum · Museum
- The Laughing Crab Gallery & Tasting Room · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Florence
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Florence
- Ocean Dunes High School
- Siuslaw Elementary School
- Siuslaw High School
- Siuslaw Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Peace Harbor Medical Center ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.