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- Higher
productivity of labor force in 15 categories than either Washington
or California (statewide statistics).
- Surrounding
cherry orchards produce an annual crop valued at more than $30 million,
making The Dalles the Sweet Cherry Capital of the World.
- Retail
sales average $145 million annually
- Over
600 hotel, motel and bed and breakfast rooms serve business travelers
and an active tourist population.
- Elevation:
98'
- Average
Temperature: January 33.4 - July 73.1
- Area:
2,396 sq. miles (county).
- Principal
Industries - Healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, electric power,
transportation.
- Major
employers: Mid-Columbia Medical Center, District 12, Kerr McGee, Oregon
Cherry Growers, Columbia River Bank, Fred Meyer, Kmart, Safeway, Griffith
Motors, Bob Stone Freeway Auto Center, Corps of Engineers, Northwest
Aluminum Specialties.
- The
Columbia Gorge Region has a population of approximately 73,000 with
a workforce of approximately 41,000.
- Government
- City:
Mayor/Council
- County:
County Judge/Commissioners
- City
and County Planning Commission in place with zoning regulations. Urban
growth boundary in place.
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