Baker City, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
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
10,177 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$233,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$504 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$710 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.6% 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

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 19 27
Feb 1 10 31
Mar 1 6 39
Apr 1 2 46
May 2 0 54
Jun 1 0 61
Jul 1 0 69
Aug 1 0 68
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 1 1 47
Nov 2 9 36
Dec 2 20 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (28%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, OR State Senate District 30, OR State House District 60, OR
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Schools

Baker Middle School
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
South Baker Intermediate School
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Brooklyn Primary School
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
EAGLE CAP Innovative HS
<1 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Eastern Oregon University
40 miles, N • 1.9 star
Treasure Valley Community College
67 miles, S • 1.4 star
Blue Mountain Community College
79 miles, N • 1.4 star
Walla Walla University
92 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Grande Ronde Hospital
40 miles, N • 3.2 star
Wallowa Memorial Hospital
53 miles, NE • 5 star
Weiser Memorial Hospital
56 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
116 miles, S • 2.3 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
117 miles, NE • 1 star
Tri-Cities Airport
120 miles, N • 1 star
Roberts Field
167 miles, W • 1.4 star
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