Find veterans benefits and claims contacts for Columbia County, Oregon.
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Area served: Columbia County.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 4,460, give or take 413 civilian veterans in Columbia County.
By ACS estimates, Columbia County has the 16th largest veteran population among Oregon's 36 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Columbia County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 33 percent above the Oregon share; above the national share. | 30 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 12 percent the same rounded estimate as the Oregon share; below the national share. | 12 percent | 13 percent |
Columbia County has about 1,150, give or take 154 veterans 75 and older, making up 26 percent of its veterans compared with 29 percent in Oregon.
Veterans under 35 in Columbia County number about 529, give or take 157; their 12 percent share is above Oregon's 8 percent.
Columbia County has about 256, give or take 98 women veterans, making up 6 percent of its veterans compared with 9 percent in Oregon.
| Measure | Columbia County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $59,046 ± $3,597 | $50,959 ± $1,009 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $38,321 ± $3,312 | $41,615 ± $222 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 5.2% ± 2.2 points | 8.7% ± 0.5 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 31.4% ± 5.4 points | 34.6% ± 0.7 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 76.8% ± 6.7 points | 70.4% ± 1.3 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 6.7% ± 5.0 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 93.9% ± 2.6 points | 96.2% ± 0.3 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 14.9% ± 3.5 points | 30.7% ± 0.6 points | 31.8% ± 0.2 points |
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 3,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 4,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 1,570 veterans in Columbia County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 369 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 219 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 235 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 436 |
| 100 percent | 311 |
FY2019: 1,296 recipients. Change to FY2025: +274.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 153 VA-backed home loans out of 1,301 home loans made in Columbia County (11.8% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $445,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 1,720, give or take 277) and post-9/11 only (about 959, give or take 257).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange presumptive conditions list; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $39.1 million in compensation and pension spending and about $40.7 million in medical care spending in Columbia County for FY2025.
Vancouver VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
1601 East 4th Plain Boulevard, Vancouver, WA 98661-3753
New-patient wait for mental health: 50 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 51 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 29 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Hillsboro VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
1925 North East Stucki Avenue, Suite 300, Hillsboro, OR 97006-6945
New-patient wait for mental health: 22 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 79 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 30 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Portland, OR Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
4706 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97213
about 37 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Portland VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
100 SW Main Street, Floor 2, Portland, OR 97204
about 35 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Columbia County is Portland VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Portland, OR, about 36 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Columbia County is Salem Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Salem, OR, about 68 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Portland RO (station 348); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Willamette National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
11800 SE Mount Scott Boulevard Portland, OR 97086
503-273-5250
About 42.5 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Vancouver Barracks National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1455 E 4th Plain Boulevard Vancouver, WA 98663
503-273-5250
About 29.1 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.
Washington State Veterans Cemetery - Medical Lake (opens in a new tab)
21702 W Espanola Rd Medical Lake, WA 99022
509-299-6280
About 278.2 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
This cemetery is in another state. State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules, which can include residency in that state.
National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
On one night in January 2024, Oregon Balance of State CoC counted 389 veterans experiencing homelessness (88 sheltered, 301 unsheltered).
OR-505 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.
The HUD workbook reports 458 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Vancouver VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 360-759-1901. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Columbia County as of December 31, 2025.
These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
Qualifying Oregon veterans rated at least 40 percent disabled may exempt some homestead assessed value.
Eligible Oregon children and spouses of veterans rated 100 percent service-connected receive tuition waivers toward qualifying bachelor or master degrees.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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