Pendleton, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
17,070 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,179 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$276,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$620 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$787 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 7 33
Feb 1 4 37
Mar 1 0 43
Apr 1 0 49
May 1 0 57
Jun 1 0 63
Jul 0 0 71
Aug 0 0 70
Sep 0 0 61
Oct 1 0 50
Nov 2 2 40
Dec 1 8 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 37% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 10%

Schools

Pendleton High School
<1 miles, SE 3.7 star
Hawthorne Middle/High School
<1 miles, E 2.8 star

Colleges

Blue Mountain Community College
<1 miles, E 1.4 star
Walla Walla University
33 miles, NE 2.8 star
Whitman College
36 miles, NE 3.2 star
Walla Walla Community College
38 miles, NE 1.9 star

Hospitals

St Anthony Hospital
2 miles, S 4.1 star
Good Shepherd Medical Center
26 miles, NW 3.2 star
Providence St Mary Medical Center
35 miles, NE 5 star
Trios Health
39 miles, N 3.2 star

Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
43 miles, N 1 star
Spokane International Airport
147 miles, NE 1.9 star
Roberts Field
150 miles, W 1.4 star