Bend Auto Insurance (OR)

Bend, Oregon is a city of around 82,000 spread about an area of about 32 square miles. It is the seat of Deschutes County and is the principal city of the Bend, Oregon Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bend’s economy is largely supported by tourism, healthcare, and social services. Bend has seen increased growth in recent years due to its status as a retirement destination.

Bend is intersected by US Route 20 and US-97 (Bend Parkway). Compared to the rest of the state Bend’s annual fatal accident count is typically higher. Public bus service is provided by Bend Area Transit (BAT).

Bend has a Mediterranean climate characterized by cool, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Oregon’s climate is highly influenced by the Pacific Ocean. The temperature rarely falls below freezing and precipitation occurs most commonly in the winter months. Temperatures can vary drastically between night and day. The area’s most prominent environmental hazard is earthquakes, which occur frequently due to its proximity to several significant fault lines.