About  McMinnville, Oregon
In Yamhill County - Oregon's Wine Country

The city of McMinnville combines the best of both worlds – small-town community spirit and amenities usually found in larger urban areas. Located in the heart of Oregon's leading wine region, McMinnville and the Willamette Valley is home to two-thirds of the state's vineyards and more than 200 wineries. It has been recognized as one of the premier Pinot Noir producing areas in the world.

The city proper encompasses 10 square miles and includes a vibrant downtown, several parks, a municipal airport and the Evergreen Aviation Museum - home of the Spruce Goose, the world's largest propeller-driven airplane built by the famed aviator Howard Hughes.

Location

McMinnville is located in the western portion of Oregon's agriculturally rich Willamette Valley on U.S. Highway 99W, between the Coast and Cascade Mountain Ranges. The quiet, friendly city enjoys a central location to Pacific Ocean beaches (50 miles), Portland (30 miles to the northeast) and Salem, the state capitol (25 miles southeast). Mt. Hood and other ski areas are an easy scenic drive away.

Climate

Demographics

McMinnville is the county seat and largest city of Yamhill County, Oregon. In 2006, the population of McMinnville was 30,000, with the majority of residents between the ages of 25-55. The median income for a household in the city is $39,000, and the median income for a family is $44,000.

City Government

The city of McMinnville is a full-service city providing a broad range of public services, including public safety, public works, library, planning, and parks and recreation. McMinnville's fire department continually maintains a Class 3 insurance rating, affording McMinnville one of the lowest insurance rates. The police department provides 24-hour protection. McMinnville established its own Water and Light Department in 1889 and continues today to provide low cost, reliable water and power services.

Local Businesses

Many major U.S. companies have chosen to locate in McMinnville, including:

Linfield College - Dean's Residence

• Linfield College
• Cascade Steel Rolling Mills
• Oregon Mutual Insurance
• Maggitt Silicon Products
• Freelin-Wade
• Mission Foods
• RB Rubber Co.

• Evergreen Aviation
• Caddis Manufacturing
• Spartech Plastics
• Air Liquide
• Willamette Valley Medical Center
• Diane's Foods