North Powder, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Union County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
669 Population 1,062/sq mi density
$70,682 Median Income $30,700 per capita
$145,100 Home Value $253,735 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$70,682 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,100 home value, $850/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

North Powder, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,682
6% below
$30,700 per capita
Home Value
$145,100
49% below
Zillow: $253,735
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How North Powder Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
51%
Rent
73%
Poverty
126%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Powder 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

North Powder residents earn a median household income of $70,682 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,700. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,047 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North Powder is $145,100 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,735. Median rent is $850/month, with 51.0% 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 1938.

Education

13.4% of adults in North Powder hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Powder has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.

Data Overview

People

Population669
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density1,062/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,682
Per Capita$30,700
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$1,340M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,100
Rent$850
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$253,735
Housing Units284
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,097/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain9.1 in/yr
AQI23 (Good)
Elevation3,265 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

North Powder was founded in 1902.
The median home in North Powder was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.