Elgin, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
1,592 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$180,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$400 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$713 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.0% 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%) (69%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 8 31
Feb 2 5 34
Mar 2 1 40
Apr 2 1 46
May 2 0 53
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 2 0 47
Nov 2 3 37
Dec 2 9 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Stella Mayfield Elementary School
<1 miles, NE · 2.3star
Elgin High School
<1 miles, SW · 2.8star
Imbler Charter School
7 miles, SW · 4.1star
Lighthouse Apostolic Academy
17 miles, SW · 1star
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Colleges

Eastern Oregon University
19 miles, SW · 1.9star
Walla Walla Community College
39 miles, N · 1.9star
Whitman College
40 miles, N · 3.2star
Walla Walla University
40 miles, N · 2.8star
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Hospitals

Grande Ronde Hospital
19 miles, SW · 3.2star
Wallowa Memorial Hospital
32 miles, SE · 5star
St Anthony Hospital
44 miles, NW · 4.1star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
75 miles, NW · 1star
Spokane International Airport
143 miles, NE · 1.9star
Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
162 miles, S · 2.3star
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