Dayville, OR

Oregon

Dayville is a small town in Oregon with a population of 189. Residents earn $51,667 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
189 Population 357/sq mi density
$51,667 Median Income $33,713 per capita
$218,500 Home Value
$1,047 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,667 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$218,500 home value, $1,047/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,667
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $218,500
22% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.6%
48% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,047
10% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.6%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.7%
58% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.3%
41% lower than US avg

How Dayville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population189
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density357/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,667
Per Capita$33,713
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$373M
Commute17 min

Housing

A
Home Value$218,500
Rent$1,047
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.4%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation2,347 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+88.7%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 18%
Commute17 min
Libraries1

Is Dayville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dayville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Dayville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dayville is $51,667, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dayville is $218,500, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,047 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Dayville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Dayville has a population of 189 with a density of 357 people per square mile. The median age is 50.1 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.3%), with 3.7% Hispanic.

Population

189
Total Population
357
People / sq mi
50.1yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Dayville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.6%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Dayville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dayville is $51,667, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Dayville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,667
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,713
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
IRS Avg AGI$56,689

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.3%
41% below US avg
Establishments (County)340
County GDP$373M

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare19
Retail33
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,111
11% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.5 min
Work from Home1.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Dayville is $218,500, 22% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,047 (10% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$218,500
22% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,047
10% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,051
1 Bedroom$1,143
2 Bedrooms$1,425
3 Bedrooms$1,963
4 Bedrooms$2,318

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,111
11% below US avg
Effective Rate1.42%
In Dayville, 32.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.4% report depression. 19.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Dayville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.6%
2% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure29.0%
Asthma11.9%
COPD6.1%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity19.8%
Depression27.4%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress13.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.1%
Checkup Rate68.7%
Premature Death6,071/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.4/10
Exercise Access60.6%
Healthcare Facilities19

Crime Rates: Dayville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Dayville has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,347 ft (715 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density357/sq mi
Coordinates44.4668°N, 119.5322°W
County FIPS41023
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 60.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.8%
D 18.4%

Winner: Republican by 60.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.6%
48% below US avg
High School+88.7%
School Test Score5.14
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density357/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities19
Restaurants25
Retail Stores33

Safety & Disasters

FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.5 min
Work from Home1.2%

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