Scio, Oregon Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Scio, Oregon
City
Storefronts on Main Street in Scio in 2021
Location in Oregon
Country	United States
State	Oregon
County	Linn
Incorporated	1866
Area
• Total	0.43 sq mi (1.13 km²)
• Land	0.43 sq mi (1.13 km²)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation	312 ft (95 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	956
• Density	2,197.70/sq mi (849.42/km²)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code	97374
Area code(s)	503
FIPS code	41-65650
GNIS feature ID	2411840

Scio (pronounced SY-oh) is a small city in Linn County, Oregon, United States. It is located east of Jefferson and south of Stayton. The city sits near where the north and south parts of the Santiam River meet. Scio became an official city in 1866. In 2020, about 956 people lived there.

History of Scio
Geography and Climate
- Scio's Climate
People of Scio
- Scio's Population in 2010
Fun Places to Visit
Notable People from Scio
Images for kids
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History of Scio

The name Scio was suggested by William McKinney, one of the first people to live there. He and Henry L. Turner built a flour mill in the new town. McKinney named it after his old home, Scio, Ohio. That Ohio village was named after a Greek island called Chios. The Italian version of the island's name is Scio.

Thomas Creek flows through the city. It was named after Frederick Thomas. He settled along the creek in 1846. The Scio post office opened on October 3, 1860. Euphronius Wheeler was its first postmaster. The community officially became a city on October 24, 1866.

Geography and Climate

According to the United States Census Bureau, Scio covers about 0.43 square miles (1.13 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits. Scio is located about 312 feet (95 meters) above sea level. It is part of the larger Albany–Corvallis–Lebanon combined statistical area.

Scio's Climate

Scio has a climate with warm, dry summers. The average monthly temperatures do not go above 71.6°F (22°C). This type of weather is known as a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. On climate maps, it is often called "Csb."

People of Scio

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1870	400	—
1880	193	−51.7%
1890	253	31.1%
1900	346	36.8%
1910	295	−14.7%
1920	300	1.7%
1930	258	−14.0%
1940	351	36.0%
1950	448	27.6%
1960	441	−1.6%
1970	447	1.4%
1980	579	29.5%
1990	623	7.6%
2000	695	11.6%
2010	838	20.6%
2020	956	14.1%
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Scio's Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 838 people living in Scio. These people lived in 306 households, with 225 of them being families. The city had about 2,205 people per square mile (852 per square kilometer). There were 324 homes in total.

Most people in Scio were White (91.4%). A smaller number were Native American (1.8%), Asian (0.6%), or African American (0.4%). About 3.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

About 35.9% of households had children under 18. Many households (52.3%) were married couples. The average household had 2.74 people. The average family had 3.18 people.

The average age in Scio was 34.8 years old. About 27.1% of residents were under 18. About 14% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.8%) and females (50.2%).

Fun Places to Visit

Scio calls itself the "Covered Bridge Capital of the West." There are five covered bridges that are part of its Covered Bridge Tour. These are out of eight total covered bridges in Linn County. Many of these bridges are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Some examples include Weddle Bridge, Shimanek Bridge, Gilkey Bridge, and the Hannah Bridge.

Scio is also home to the ZCBJ Hall. This lodge was built in 1922 by the large Czechoslovakian community living in the area. Today, the Linn County Lamb and Wool Fair owns the lodge. It is used for community events and can be rented for private events like weddings. The ZCBJ Hall is also listed on the NRHP. Other buildings in the area on the NRHP include the E. C. Peery Building, David and Maggie Aegerter Barn, and the Joseph Wesely House and Barn.