Harney County, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
7,515 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,338 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$190,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$488 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$561 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Oregon
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Oregon
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 29
Feb 1 3 32
Mar 1 1 41
Apr 1 0 47
May 1 0 55
Jun 1 0 62
Jul 0 0 70
Aug 0 0 69
Sep 0 0 60
Oct 1 0 49
Nov 1 2 36
Dec 1 8 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 16% of residents leaning left and 78% leaning right.

Liberal (16%) (80%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Silvies River Charter School
17 miles, S • 3.2 star

Colleges

Treasure Valley Community College
120 miles, E • 1.4 star
The College of Idaho
123 miles, E • 1.9 star
Northwest Nazarene University
126 miles, E • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Airports

Roberts Field
136 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
143 miles, E • 2.3 star
Tri-Cities Airport
221 miles, N • 1 star