Morrow County, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
12,249 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,217 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$229,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$471 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$714 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hermiston-Pendleton Urban Area
3
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

Hermiston-Pendleton Urban Area
4
Oregon
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 3 34
Feb 1 2 37
Mar 1 0 44
Apr 1 0 49
May 1 0 57
Jun 1 0 64
Jul 0 0 71
Aug 0 0 71
Sep 0 0 62
Oct 1 0 51
Nov 1 1 40
Dec 1 4 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 10%

Schools

Heppner Junior/Senior High School
5 miles, S 3.7 star
Heppner Elementary School
5 miles, S 2.8 star
Ione Community Charter School
12 miles, NW 2.8 star
Sam Boardman Elementary School
28 miles, N 1.4 star

Colleges

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

Hospitals

Good Shepherd Medical Center
32 miles, NE 3.2 star
St Anthony Hospital
41 miles, E 4.1 star
Prosser Memorial Hospital
55 miles, N 3.2 star

Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
62 miles, NE 1 star
Roberts Field
111 miles, SW 1.4 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
141 miles, E 1 star
Portland International Airport
145 miles, NW 3.7 star