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Sisters is a city in Deschutes County, in the Bend metro area.
The community was named for nearby peaks, the Three Sisters.
The latitude of Sisters is 44.291N. The longitude is -121.548W.
It is in the Pacific Standard time zone. Elevation is 3,192 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 1,156.
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$35,000National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Sisters demographic reports
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· 1993 movie, "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues"
- Sisters Rodeo - June 8-9, 2007
- Western Native American Arts Festival - Sept. 1-2, 2007
- Jazz Festival - Sept. 14-16, 2007
- Harvest Faire - Oct. 13-14, 2007
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24% of Sisters residents report German ancestry, and 15% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Sisters ancestry & family history guide.
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- Ancestry.com - OR data
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- Oregon cemetery message boards
- National database of cemetery records
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- Local information on disability access
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Independent living centers in Oregon
- National Council on Independent Living
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Sisters was $17,847, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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- Oregon economic data
21% of Sisters residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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- Air pollution in Deschutes County
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- Land contamination in Deschutes County
- Nature Conservancy projects in Oregon
- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
- Toxic chemical releases in Deschutes County
- Water levels & streamflow conditions in Oregon
- Sisters Rodeo - June 8-9, 2007
- Western Native American Arts Festival - Sept. 1-2, 2007
- Jazz Festival - Sept. 14-16, 2007
- Harvest Faire - Oct. 13-14, 2007
Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.
Sisters festival web sites:
- ePodunk festival listings
- Oregon county fairs
- Oregon festivals (Oregon tourism department)
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- Deschutes County government
- Oregon state government
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- Oregon state archives
- National Historic Landmark search
- Search the Library of Congress
- Search the National Register for historic properties
- Post history questions in Deschutes County genealogy forum
Median rent in Sisters, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $503. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $908.
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Libraries in Sisters include Sisters Library ... View libraries
- Census map of Sisters area
- Historic maps of OR cities - Library of Congress
- Historic maps of Oregon
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Newspapers in Sisters include Sisters Nugget Newspaper
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Deschutes County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Sisters political report.
- Oregon Democratic party
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- Deschutes County elections board
- Oregon elections board
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The average commute time for Sisters workers is 15 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
Hotels in Sisters include Best Western, Comfort Inn Sisters.
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- Oregon coastal water temperatures
- National weather map
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