Scio Oregon Map

About Scio, Oregon

Scio is a locality in Linn County, Oregon, United States. It is a small community with a population of 930. The population density is 941.5 people per km². Scio is located at 44.7048°N, 122.8493°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97374.

Scio lies cradled by the Willamette Valley’s fertile embrace, where rolling hills, cloaked in emerald forests and stitched with agricultural fields, soften into the broader sweep of Oregon’s landscape. It lies 13.5 miles east-north-east of Albany, OR (from Albany, OR: bearing 69°T), and is situated 7.1 miles south-south-west of Stayton. The air here, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries the sweet, earthy perfume of damp soil and ripening crops, a scent that clings to the very fabric of the place. Little creeks, silver threads in the afternoon light, murmur their way through meadows and along the edges of dense woods, their gentle presence a constant counterpoint to the quiet industry of the surrounding farms. The sky often stretches in vast, unbroken panes of blue, occasionally broken by the slow drift of cumulus clouds, their shadows trailing across the land like benevolent giants. The history of Scio is deeply rooted in the agricultural bounty of this land, a legacy that continues to define its economy, with dairy farms and berry fields forming the backbone of its prosperity. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and abundant water, laid the foundations for a community that values hard work and neighborly connection. The distinctive scent of hops, a crop that once flourished here and still holds a place in the local lore, sometimes drifts on the breeze, a nostalgic whisper of a different era. While not a bustling metropolis, Scio possesses a quiet dignity, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the simple act of watching the sunset paint the western sky can feel like a profound event.

About This Scio Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Scio, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.704844, -122.849256. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Scio and Linn County.

Detailed location data for Scio includes the ZIP code (97374), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Linn County (Albany), and school district assignment (Scio School District 95). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Scio is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.