Nestled at the foot of the Cascades, Sisters is a town right out of the Old West, complete with 1880's turn-of-the-century storefronts and an authentic annual rodeo.  Perhaps one of the most picturesque backdrops in the Pacific Northwest, it is not hard to see why the town has become a destination for visitors, retirees and new businesses.  But more than just a pretty place, Sisters has built a reputation for a community with some of the state's best schools, students and athletes.

Elevation:
The elevation of Sisters is 3180 feet. The population of the City of Sisters is 1706, and the population within the school district boundaries is approximately 15,000. Sisters is located in western Deschutes County.

Climate:
Sisters has four distinct seasons. We average 14 inches of annual precipitation (mostly in the form of snow in the winter). The air is dry and nights are typically cool. Summer temperatures average 84 degrees during the day and 41 degrees at night, while winter temperatures average 41 degrees during the day and 21 degrees at night.

Getting here:
Sisters is located on the east side of the Cascade Mountains in Central Oregon, 136 miles southeast of Portland. Sisters is just 20 miles west of both Bend, Oregon and Redmond, Oregon.

Closest Airport:
Located in Redmond, Roberts Field is an easy 20 mile drive to the east. Four carriers serve the Redmond Airport. They are Horizon Air (1-800-547-9308,) United & United Express (1-800-241-6522 or 541-923-5625,)  Delta Airlines (1-800-221-1212) and Allegiant Air (702-505-8888).  Flights depart daily to Los Angeles (LAX), Portland International (PDX), Seattle International (SEA), San Francisco International (SFO), and Salt Lake City (SLC) and flights two days a week to Las Vegas.  Delta, United and United Express flights are operated by SkyWest Airlines.

Assessed value:

Year	Assessed Value
1994	$68,271,925
1995	$81,339,193
1996	$83,356,768
1997	$79,299,127
1998	$82,216,368
1999	$88,247,512
2000	$113,268,366
2001	$128,949,824
2002	$143,263,650
2003	$163,033,194
2004	$185,892,206

Largest Employers:

Black Butte Ranch	350
Sisters Schools	119
Ray's Food Place	80
Coyote Creek Cafe	45
The Gallery Restaurant	45
O'Keeffe's	40
Metabolic Maintenance Products	35

Property Tax Rate (2004/2005):
$14.4700

Development:
With its outstanding livability, top schools, and strong sense of community, Sisters is the ideal place to locate a business. Two new light industrial/business parks are being developed. 

Sun Ranch Business Park is a new light industrial project located at Camp Polk Road and Barclay Drive, across from the Sisters Airport. 

Most of the lots offer incomparable views of the Cascade mountains, and nearby wilderness areas offer recreation for employees.  Sun Ranch Business Park parcels are sold "off-site" improved, including paved streets and curbs, municipal sewer and water, power, and telephone services. This 10 acre development has CC&R's and design review.