At a Glance
Median Income
$66,087
$27,619 per capita
Home Value
$182,200
Zillow: $309,144
Median Rent
$736/mo
18.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
322/100K
1,552/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
78.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Irrigon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 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 2.2% (39% below 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 $309,144. 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.
Safety & Crime
Irrigon 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
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 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,922
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,478/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,087
Per Capita$27,619
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$2,101M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,200
Rent$736
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$309,144
Housing Units727
Rent Burden18.2%
Crime
F
Violent322/100K
Property1,552/100K
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain8.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
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.
15.6% 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.