ZIP Code 97838, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
27,979 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,032 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$274,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$536 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$908 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hermiston
3
Umatilla County
3
Hermiston-Pendleton Urban Area
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hermiston
5
Umatilla County
4
Hermiston-Pendleton Urban Area
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (64%) 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 2 34
Feb 1 2 38
Mar 1 0 45
Apr 1 0 51
May 1 0 59
Jun 1 0 66
Jul 0 0 73
Aug 0 0 72
Sep 0 0 63
Oct 1 0 52
Nov 1 1 41
Dec 1 3 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Sunset Elementary School
<1 miles, S · 1.9star
Rocky Heights Elementary School
<1 miles, W · 3.2star
Hermiston High School
1 miles, SW · 3.7star
Sandstone Middle School
1 miles, SE · 2.3star
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Colleges

Blue Mountain Community College
26 miles, SE · 1.4star
Columbia Basin College
29 miles, NE · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Good Shepherd Medical Center
1 miles, W · 3.2star
Trios Health
25 miles, NE · 3.2star
St Anthony Hospital
27 miles, SE · 4.1star
Lourdes Medical Center
28 miles, NE · 4.1star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
30 miles, NE · 1star
Roberts Field
143 miles, SW · 1.4star
Spokane International Airport
148 miles, NE · 1.9star
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