At a Glance
Median Income
$62,500
$46,243 per capita
Home Value
$85,600
Zillow: $239,387
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
13.8% smoking rate
How Ione Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ione's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ione a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ione residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,243. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Ione is $85,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,387. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 19.7% 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 1953.
Education
12.6% of adults in Ione hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ione 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
Population372
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density489/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born11.6%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$46,243
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,101M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,600
Rent$1,125
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$239,387
Housing Units176
Rent Burden19.7%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain13.1 in/yr
Elevation1,094 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 24%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Ione was founded in 1899.
The median home in Ione was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.1% of the population has a disability.
11.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.