Echo, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Morrow County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
463 Population 558/sq mi density
$60,385 Median Income $33,232 per capita
$204,200 Home Value $295,289 Zillow
$945 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$60,385 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$204,200 home value, $945/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Echo, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,385
20% below
$33,232 per capita
Home Value
$204,200
28% below
Zillow: $295,289
Median Rent
$945/mo
19% below
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
61% below
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Echo Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Echo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
72%
Rent
81%
Poverty
88%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Echo a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Echo residents earn a median household income of $60,385 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,232. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 412 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Echo is $204,200 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,289. Median rent is $945/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Education

13.2% of adults in Echo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Echo has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population463
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density558/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,385
Per Capita$33,232
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$2,101M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373

Housing

A+
Home Value$204,200
Rent$945
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$295,289
Housing Units238
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,669/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain8.6 in/yr
Elevation642 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 24%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Echo was founded in 1904.
The median home in Echo was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.