Heppner, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Morrow County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,420 Population 1,154/sq mi density
$49,564 Median Income $27,524 per capita
$194,600 Home Value $254,861 Zillow
$737 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,564 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$194,600 home value, $737/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Heppner, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,564
34% below
$27,524 per capita
Home Value
$194,600
31% below
Zillow: $254,861
Median Rent
$737/mo
37% below
18.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
66%
Home Value
69%
Rent
63%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Heppner a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
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 1.9% (47% 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 $254,861. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,420
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,154/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,564
Per Capita$27,524
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$2,101M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373

Housing

A
Home Value$194,600
Rent$737
Ownership55.1%
Zillow$254,861
Housing Units633
Rent Burden18.9%

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,669/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain13.1 in/yr
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.
26.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.