Malheur County, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
31,701 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,902 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$221,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$488 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$667 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ontario Urban Area
2
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

Ontario Urban Area
5
Oregon
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 28
Feb 1 2 33
Mar 1 0 43
Apr 1 0 49
May 1 0 58
Jun 1 0 66
Jul 0 0 74
Aug 0 0 72
Sep 0 0 62
Oct 1 0 50
Nov 1 1 37
Dec 2 7 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

WW Jones Elementary School
19 miles, S • 3.2 star
Jordan Valley High School
31 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Jordan Valley Elementary School
31 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

The College of Idaho
56 miles, E • 1.9 star
Northwest Nazarene University
58 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

West Valley Medical Center
56 miles, E • 4.1 star
St Luke's Nampa Medical Center
59 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
74 miles, E • 2.3 star
Friedman Memorial Airport
168 miles, E • 1 star
Elko Regional Airport
188 miles, S • 1 star
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