Heppner, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,420 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,564 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$194,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$467 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$525 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Morrow 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

Morrow County
4
Hermiston-Pendleton Urban Area
4
Oregon
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 34
Feb 1 3 36
Mar 1 0 42
Apr 1 3 47
May 2 0 54
Jun 1 0 61
Jul 0 0 68
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 1 0 60
Oct 1 0 49
Nov 2 1 39
Dec 2 5 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 9%

Schools

Heppner Elementary School
<1 miles, E 2.8 star
Heppner Junior/Senior High School
<1 miles, N 3.7 star
Ione Community Charter School
16 miles, NW 2.8 star
Condon Elementary School
31 miles, W 3.7 star

Colleges

Blue Mountain Community College
42 miles, E 1.4 star
Paul Mitchell the School-Richland
62 miles, NE 1 star
Columbia Basin College
66 miles, NE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Good Shepherd Medical Center
36 miles, NE 3.2 star
St Anthony Hospital
42 miles, E 4.1 star
Prosser Memorial Hospital
60 miles, N 3.2 star

Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
66 miles, NE 1 star
Roberts Field
109 miles, W 1.4 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
141 miles, E 1 star
Portland International Airport
148 miles, NW 3.7 star