Head Lice Clinic Clackamas: About Clackamas, Oregon
Clackamas is an unincorporated community in Clackamas County just southeast of Portland, with a population of around 8,000 in the core community and tens of thousands in the surrounding area. Known for Clackamas Town Center and as a regional retail and employment hub, the area combines suburban residential neighborhoods with major shopping and healthcare facilities.
History of Clackamas
Clackamas takes its name from the Clackamas Chinook people who lived along the Clackamas River for centuries before European settlement. The modern community developed in the 20th century as a residential and retail area serving Portland's southeastern suburbs. Clackamas Town Center opened in 1981, transforming the area into a regional retail destination.
Neighborhoods in Clackamas
Clackamas is home to a mix of neighborhoods and districts, each with its own character.
| Neighborhood | Character |
|---|
| Clackamas Town Center area | Retail-heavy district around the regional mall. |
| Sunnyside | Residential neighborhoods extending east toward Happy Valley. |
| Damascus border | Eastern edge transitioning to more rural surroundings. |
| North Clackamas | Closest to the Clackamas River and Milwaukie. |
Notable attractions in Clackamas
Clackamas offers residents and visitors a variety of local attractions.
Clackamas Town Center
A major regional indoor mall with over 185 stores.
Mount Talbert Nature Park
A 216-acre extinct volcano with trails and summit views.
North Clackamas Aquatic Park
A family water park and community facility.
Clackamas Community College (Harmony Campus)
A satellite campus of CCC.
Clackamas at a glance
- Population: ~8,000 (core)
- Median household income: $78,000
- Median home value: $475,000
Economy of Clackamas
Clackamas is a major retail and employment hub, anchored by Clackamas Town Center and a concentration of healthcare facilities including Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center. The area also hosts distribution operations and a strong services sector.
The nearest head lice clinic to Clackamas is our Southeast Portland location on SE Gladstone Street. Prefer to stay home? Our in-home technicians can bring the same treatment to your door.
The Portland clinic sits on a 2nd floor with stairs only. If stairs are hard for anyone in your family, book an in-home visit instead.
