Pendleton School District 16, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
22,399 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,888 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$276,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$588 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$777 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Umatilla County
3
Hermiston-Pendleton Urban Area
3
Oregon
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Umatilla County
4
Hermiston-Pendleton Urban Area
4
Oregon
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (58%) Conservative

Climate

Cold semi-arid climate. Dry grassland climate with cold winters and moderate seasonal temperature swings. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 33
Feb 1 4 37
Mar 1 0 43
Apr 1 0 49
May 1 0 57
Jun 1 0 63
Jul 0 0 71
Aug 0 0 70
Sep 0 0 61
Oct 1 0 50
Nov 2 2 40
Dec 2 7 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Nixyaawii Community School
4 miles, N · 3.2star
Sunridge Middle School
8 miles, NW · 2.8star
Washington Elementary School
8 miles, NW · 1.4star

Colleges

Blue Mountain Community College
10 miles, NW · 1.4star
Walla Walla University
32 miles, NE · 2.8star
Eastern Oregon University
33 miles, SE · 1.9star
Whitman College
34 miles, NE · 3.2star

Hospitals

St Anthony Hospital
10 miles, NW · 4.1star
Grande Ronde Hospital
32 miles, SE · 3.2star
Good Shepherd Medical Center
37 miles, NW · 3.2star

Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
51 miles, N · 1star
Spokane International Airport
148 miles, NE · 1.9star
Roberts Field
156 miles, W · 1.4star