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We only work with experienced movers. Every Illinois to Oregon moving company we work with is licensed and bonded through the Department of Transportation and the state of Illinois. We check their history to ensure they have the proper coverage and experience to ensure your household goods arrive in good condition and on time. Our Illinois to Oregon moving companies have years of experience serving Illinois including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth and El Paso as well as all other areas of Illinois. We offer the widest variety of Illinois to Oregon movers on the web.

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Helpful Information for Your Illinois to Oregon Move

Moving from Illinois to Oregon? Oregon is located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Spanish and English explorers sailed the coast of Oregon in the 1600s and Captain James Cook charted some of the coast in the late 1700s while in search of the Northwest Passage. In 1805 Lewis and Clark explored the area and American and British settlers arrived thereafter. Disputes for control of Oregon between American settlers and the Hudson Bay Company were finally resolved in the 1846 Oregon Treaty, in which Great Britain gave up claims to the region. Oregon became a state in 1858. With an abundance of rivers and hydro power, Oregon has developed steadily as a manufacturing state. Leading manufactured items are lumber and plywood, metalwork, machinery, aluminum, chemicals, paper, food packing, and electronic equipment In the agricultural sector, greenhouse and nursery products, hay, rye grass, wheat and onions are valuable crops within the state. Oregon produces almost all of the nation's seed for bent grass, fescue, rye grass, crimson clover, and orchard grass. Oregon is a leader in the production of peppermint oil and Christmas trees. With the majestic Cascade Mountains, endless evergreen forests, fertile river valleys, and the rugged Pacific coastline, Oregon's natural beauty draws visitors by the millions. Oregon's tourism generates 11.3 billion dollars annually. Popular destinations include Crater Lake, Mount Hood and the Columbia River Gorge. Principal cities are Portland, Eugene, and Salem The population of Oregon is 4 million.

Oregon Weather

On average, there are 144 sunny days a year in Oregon. The winters in Oregon are usually cool and wet, with summers mostly dry and warm. Average high temperatures in summer are in the 70's. In winter, high temperatures fall into the upper 30's. Annual rainfall averages 44 inches in Portland. Snowfall ranges from 4 inches in Portland, to 8 inches in the drier plateau regions east of the Cascades, to as much as 200 inches in the higher elevations of the Coast Range mountains. Snow amounts approach 350 to 550 inches annually in the Cascades. Check here to find current weather conditions in Oregon .

Oregon Public Education

Oregon ranks 28th (as of 2016) in the nation for student achievement test scores. Oregon spends $9,959 dollars annually per student, below the national average of $11,000 dollars per student. Oregon high schools graduate 73% of their students, below the national average of 83%. The schools have a student-teacher ratio of 21 students to 1 teacher. Teacher's average annual salary is $57,600 dollars. The state school system has 601,000 students, 27,800 teachers, and 1,242 schools. Oregon has 127 charter schools with 31,000 students enrolled; representing 5% of the student population. The state education website can be found here: Oregon Public Education.

Oregon Public Colleges and Universities

Oregon ranks 19th (as of 2016) in the nation by US News annual survey of the nation’s colleges and universities. Oregon state funding allocates $4,788 dollars per full time student. Oregon has 8 public colleges and universities with a four-year program awarding a Bachelor´s Degree. The state has 17 two-year colleges offering an Associate’s Degree. The state system has 155,505 full time undergraduate students, with a student-faculty ratio of 18 students to 1 professor. The four-year colleges graduate 55% of their students within 6 years. Tuition and fees for in state residents costs $9,693 dollars per year, just over the national average of $9,650. Room and Board fees average an additional $12,210 dollars, above the national average of $10,440 dollars. For additional information check here: Oregon Public Colleges and Universities.

Oregon Outdoor Recreation

Oregon has 153 state parks, 16 national forests, and 19 wildlife refuges. Hiking in the state is popular with 1,836 miles of national recreational trails and hundreds more of state park trails to hike. Voted best hiking trail in Oregon, Multnomah Falls Trail. For camping, Oregon has 280 federal campgrounds and 75 state campgrounds. Voted best campsite, by Travel and Leisure, Cape Blanco State Park. For fishing, local waters offer Salmon, Halibut, Trout, and Bass. Voted best fishing hole, Prineville Reservoir. For hunting, the most commonly hunted animals include deer, black bear, elk, cougar, coyote, and game birds. Boating is also popular with the local residents. Oregon has 179,844 registered boats. Best place for boating is Detroit Reservoir. For golfers, Oregon has 238 golf courses to choose from. Golf Digest voted Pacific Dunes as best golf course in the state. For winter recreation, the state has 13 ski resorts. Check here for more information about Oregon State Parks.

Illinois to Oregon Auto Transport Services

Need to ship a car from Illinois to Oregon? Check our partner site Illinois to Oregon Auto Transport to receive car shipping quotes from multiple auto transport companies. We only work with fully insured experienced and bonded auto transport carriers that provide secure and reliable service at reasonable rates. Auto transport fees and schedules depend on many factors that are not considered in by online quotes. The result is delays and hidden costs. The best way to receive accurate Illinois to Oregon auto shipping quotes and pick-up/drop-off schedules is to visit our partner site for more details.