Union County, OR
Livability
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Bikeability
2/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
8/10
visibility
Safety
8/10
local_library
Schools
4/10
local_airport
Airports
2/10
school
Colleges
2/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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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
26,192
332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.1 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.4%
64% (US)
College-Educated
24.9%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$64,212
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.7%
88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.5%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$260,500
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$523
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$795
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.5%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
La Grande 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
La Grande Urban Area
4
Oregon
5
United States
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 7 | 30 |
| Feb | 1 | 4 | 33 |
| Mar | 1 | 2 | 40 |
| Apr | 2 | 1 | 45 |
| May | 2 | 0 | 52 |
| Jun | 2 | 0 | 59 |
| Jul | 1 | 0 | 66 |
| Aug | 1 | 0 | 66 |
| Sep | 1 | 0 | 58 |
| Oct | 1 | 0 | 47 |
| Nov | 2 | 3 | 37 |
| Dec | 1 | 7 | 29 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.
Liberal (31%) (64%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 66%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 2, OR State Senate District 29, OR State House District 58, ORSchools
Island City Elementary School
3 miles, NW
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3.2
Lighthouse Apostolic Academy
4 miles, N
•
1
La Grande Adventist Christian School
4 miles, NW
Greenwood Elementary School
5 miles, NW
•
2.3
Colleges
Eastern Oregon University
5 miles, NW
•
1.9
Blue Mountain Community College
47 miles, NW
•
1.4
Walla Walla University
55 miles, N
•
2.8
Walla Walla Community College
55 miles, N
•
1.9
Hospitals
Grande Ronde Hospital
5 miles, NW
•
3.2
St Alphonsus Medical Center-Baker City
36 miles, S
•
4.1
Wallowa Memorial Hospital
36 miles, E
•
5
St Anthony Hospital
46 miles, NW
•
4.1
Airports
Tri-Cities Airport
86 miles, N
•
1
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
88 miles, NE
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1
Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
149 miles, S
•
2.3
Spokane International Airport
162 miles, NE
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1.9