Shaniko, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
15 332.4M (US)
Median Age
70.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
40.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,688 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
50.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
9 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
33.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$261,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$283 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$829 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wasco County
2
The Dalles Urban Area
2
Oregon
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wasco County
3
The Dalles Urban Area
3
Oregon
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 5 35
Feb 4 4 37
Mar 4 2 43
Apr 3 1 47
May 3 0 54
Jun 2 0 61
Jul 1 0 68
Aug 1 0 68
Sep 1 0 60
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 5 2 40
Dec 5 5 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, OR State Senate District 29, OR State House District 57, OR
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Schools

Big Muddy Elementary
18 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Maupin Elementary School
20 miles, NW • 1.9 star
South Wasco County High School
20 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Columbia Gorge Community College
46 miles, N • 1.4 star
Central Oregon Community College
71 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

St Charles Madras
31 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Mid-Columbia Medical Center
45 miles, N • 4.1 star
St Charles Prineville
49 miles, SW • 4.1 star
St Charles Redmond
54 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Roberts Field
55 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
98 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Tri-Cities Airport
118 miles, NE • 1 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
136 miles, W • 1.4 star
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