At a Glance
Median Income
$83,125
$29,437 per capita
Home Value
$196,900
Zillow: $277,656
Violent Crime
223/100K
2,770/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
311 sunny days/yr
How Cayuse Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cayuse's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cayuse a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cayuse residents earn a median household income of $83,125 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,437. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,534 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cayuse is $196,900 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,656. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Cayuse reports 223 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,770/100K.
Education
6.5% of adults in Cayuse hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cayuse has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population41
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans31.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,125
Per Capita$29,437
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,900
Rent
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$277,656
Housing Units22
Rent Burden24.9%
Crime
F
Violent223/100K
Property2,770/100K
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,639/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain17.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,388 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Broadband14.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Cayuse was built in 1978.
30.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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