Long Creek, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Grant County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
154 Population 151/sq mi density
$31,458 Median Income $20,321 per capita
$575 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$31,458 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Long Creek, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,458
58% below
$20,321 per capita
Median Rent
$575/mo
51% below
21.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
27.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Long Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
42%
Rent
49%
Poverty
225%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Long Creek 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

Long Creek residents earn a median household income of $31,458 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,321. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 340 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Education

12.9% of adults in Long Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Long Creek has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Data Overview

People

Population154
Median Age61.8 yrs
Density151/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans14.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$31,458
Per Capita$20,321
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty27.9%
County GDP$373M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$575
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$329,948
Housing Units104
Rent Burden21.6%

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death6,071/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain17.2 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation3,743 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 18%
Commute33 min
Broadband56.5%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Long Creek was founded in 1891.
The median home in Long Creek was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.2% of the population has a disability.
364 declared natural disasters on record.