At a Glance
Median Income
$81,250
$42,770 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
Zillow: $293,170
Median Rent
$881/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
17.6% smoking rate
How Gopher Flats Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gopher Flats's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gopher Flats a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gopher Flats residents earn a median household income of $81,250 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,770. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% 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 Gopher Flats is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,170. Median rent is $881/month, with 21.7% 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 1973.
Education
21.2% of adults in Gopher Flats hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gopher Flats has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population383
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density182/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$42,770
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$4,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$881
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$293,170
Housing Units163
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,639/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain12.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,214 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute15 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Gopher Flats was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
32.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.