The Perfect Location Stayton and Sublimity are located in the best of all possible places. Portland, a deep seaport with an International Airport, is 45 miles north and serves as our gateway to the Pacific Rim. Salem, Oregon's capital and second largest city, is 17 miles west on Highway 22. The Oregon Coast is 65 miles west. The Cascades begin their majestic climb just a few miles east along the North Santiam River, which originates on the glacial slopes of Mt. Jefferson.
Farther east is world-class skiing and year round recreation.
Private schools include Santiam Montessori, Stayton Christian, and St. Mary elementary schools, and Regis High School. Continuing education is offered through Chemeketa Community College at its Santiam Campus in Sublimity. The Stayton Mail, the community's weekly newspaper, and two dailies - Salem Statesman Journal and Portland Oregonian. Uvision provides cable television service to the area. KCKX is Stayton's radio station.