ZIP Code 97814, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
12,829 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,736 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$254,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$510 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$687 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Baker County
2
Baker City 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

Baker County
3
Baker City Urban Area
3
Oregon
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (67%) 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 19 27
Feb 1 10 31
Mar 1 6 39
Apr 1 1 46
May 2 0 54
Jun 1 0 61
Jul 1 0 69
Aug 1 0 68
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 1 0 47
Nov 2 9 36
Dec 2 20 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Harvest Christian Academy
2 miles, W · 1star
Brooklyn Primary School
2 miles, W · 2.3star
Baker High School
3 miles, W · 4.1star
EAGLE CAP Innovative HS
3 miles, W · 4.1star

Colleges

Eastern Oregon University
39 miles, N · 1.9star
Blue Mountain Community College
79 miles, N · 1.4star
Walla Walla University
91 miles, N · 2.8star

Hospitals

Grande Ronde Hospital
39 miles, N · 3.2star
Wallowa Memorial Hospital
50 miles, NE · 5star
Weiser Memorial Hospital
55 miles, SE · 4.1star

Airports

Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
115 miles, S · 2.3star
Tri-Cities Airport
120 miles, N · 1star
Roberts Field
170 miles, W · 1.4star