Hermiston, 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
19,406 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,128 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$244,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$511 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$887 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Umatilla 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

Umatilla County
4
Hermiston-Pendleton Urban Area
4
Oregon
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 2 34
Feb 1 2 37
Mar 1 0 45
Apr 1 0 52
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

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 10%

Schools

Hermiston High School
<1 miles, NW 3.7 star
Highland Hills Elementary School
<1 miles, E 3.2 star
Sunset Elementary School
<1 miles, N 1.9 star
West Park Elementary School
<1 miles, NW 2.8 star

Colleges

Blue Mountain Community College
25 miles, SE 1.4 star
Paul Mitchell the School-Richland
27 miles, NE 1 star
Columbia Basin College
30 miles, NE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Good Shepherd Medical Center
2 miles, NW 3.2 star
St Anthony Hospital
26 miles, SE 4.1 star
Trios Health
26 miles, NE 3.2 star
Lourdes Medical Center
29 miles, NE 4.1 star

Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
31 miles, NE 1 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
115 miles, E 1 star
Roberts Field
142 miles, SW 1.4 star
Spokane International Airport
149 miles, NE 1.9 star