Canyon City, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
920 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,542 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
9 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$184,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$481 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$706 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grant County
1
Oregon
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Grant County
3
Oregon
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 18% of residents leaning left and 76% leaning right.

Liberal (18%) (77%) Conservative

Climate

Cold-summer Mediterranean continental climate. Cool dry summers and long cold winters, often found in mountainous regions. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 11 29
Feb 1 6 32
Mar 1 3 40
Apr 1 1 45
May 2 0 54
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 1 0 69
Aug 1 0 67
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 1 0 48
Nov 2 5 36
Dec 2 13 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Humbolt Elementary School
<1 miles, N · 1.9star
Prairie City School
13 miles, E · 3.7star
Seneca Elementary School
18 miles, SW · 3.2star
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Colleges

Eastern Oregon University
77 miles, NE · 1.9star
Blue Mountain Community College
89 miles, NE · 1.4star
Treasure Valley Community College
101 miles, SE · 1.4star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Roberts Field
109 miles, W · 1.4star
Tri-Cities Airport
130 miles, N · 1star
Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
147 miles, SE · 2.3star
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