Cove, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
638 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,813 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$243,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$471 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$918 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Union County
2
La Grande Urban Area
2
Oregon
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Union County
4
La Grande Urban Area
4
Oregon
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (68%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer Mediterranean climate. Hot dry summers and mild wetter winters typical of Mediterranean regions. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 6 30
Feb 1 4 33
Mar 2 2 40
Apr 2 1 45
May 2 0 52
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 1 0 67
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 1 0 58
Oct 1 0 48
Nov 2 3 37
Dec 2 6 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Cove Charter School
<1 miles, E · 3.7star
Union High School
7 miles, SW · 2.8star
Union Elementary School
7 miles, SW · 2.3star
Island City Elementary School
12 miles, NW · 3.2star
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Colleges

Eastern Oregon University
14 miles, NW · 1.9star
Blue Mountain Community College
55 miles, NW · 1.4star
Walla Walla Community College
58 miles, N · 1.9star
Walla Walla University
59 miles, N · 2.8star
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Hospitals

Grande Ronde Hospital
14 miles, NW · 3.2star
Wallowa Memorial Hospital
27 miles, E · 5star
St Anthony Hospital
54 miles, NW · 4.1star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
92 miles, N · 1star
Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
143 miles, S · 2.3star
Spokane International Airport
161 miles, NE · 1.9star
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