At a Glance
Median Income
$49,564
$27,524 per capita
Home Value
$194,600
Zillow: $239,387
Median Rent
$737/mo
18.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
322/100K
1,552/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
311 sunny days/yr
How Heppner Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Heppner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Heppner a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Heppner residents earn a median household income of $49,564 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,524. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% 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 Heppner is $194,600 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,387. Median rent is $737/month, with 18.9% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
Heppner reports 322 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,552/100K.
Education
13.1% of adults in Heppner hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Heppner has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,420
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,154/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,564
Per Capita$27,524
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$2,101M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
Housing
A
Home Value$194,600
Rent$737
Ownership55.1%
Zillow$239,387
Housing Units633
Rent Burden18.9%
Crime
F
Violent322/100K
Property1,552/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain13.1 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation2,297 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 24%
Commute10 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Heppner was founded in 1872.
The median home in Heppner was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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