Mission, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Umatilla County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
938 Population 123/sq mi density
$45,750 Median Income $18,275 per capita
$258,800 Home Value $293,170 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 20.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$45,750 median income, 13.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$258,800 home value, $663/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Mission, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,750
39% below
$18,275 per capita
Home Value
$258,800
8% below
Zillow: $293,170
Median Rent
$663/mo
43% below
20.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
13.8%
283% above
19.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
31% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Mission Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
92%
Rent
57%
Poverty
160%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
383%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mission a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mission residents earn a median household income of $45,750 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,275. The unemployment rate stands at 13.8% (283% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,534 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mission is $258,800 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,170. Median rent is $663/month, with 20.1% 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 1983.

Education

13.3% of adults in Mission hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mission has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population938
Median Age24.7 yrs
Density123/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$45,750
Per Capita$18,275
Unemployment13.8%
Poverty19.9%
County GDP$4,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069

Housing

B
Home Value$258,800
Rent$663
Ownership27.4%
Zillow$293,170
Housing Units316
Rent Burden20.1%

Health

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death8,639/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain12.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,423 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute11 min
Broadband75.9%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Mission was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.