Irrigon, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Morrow County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,922 Population 1,478/sq mi density
$66,087 Median Income $27,619 per capita
$182,200 Home Value $319,227 Zillow
$736 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$66,087 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,200 home value, $736/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Irrigon, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,087
12% below
$27,619 per capita
Home Value
$182,200
35% below
Zillow: $319,227
Median Rent
$736/mo
37% below
18.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
69% below
78.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Irrigon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Home Value
65%
Rent
63%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Irrigon a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Irrigon residents earn a median household income of $66,087 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,619. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% 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 Irrigon is $182,200 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,227. Median rent is $736/month, with 18.2% 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 1990.

Education

10.4% of adults in Irrigon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 78.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Irrigon 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

Population1,922
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,478/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.2%
Veterans13.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,087
Per Capita$27,619
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$2,101M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373

Housing

A+
Home Value$182,200
Rent$736
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$319,227
Housing Units727
Rent Burden18.2%

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,669/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain8.6 in/yr
Elevation303 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+78.5%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 24%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Irrigon was founded in 1957.
The median home in Irrigon was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Tri-Cities (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
11.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.