Pilot Rock, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Umatilla County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,220 Population 824/sq mi density
$85,795 Median Income $35,501 per capita
$165,200 Home Value $248,669 Zillow
$971 Median Rent 13.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
308 Violent Crime/100K 848 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$85,795 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,200 home value, $971/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
308 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Pilot Rock, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,795
14% above
$35,501 per capita
Home Value
$165,200
41% below
Zillow: $248,669
Median Rent
$971/mo
17% below
13.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
308/100K
19% below
848/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
60% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Pilot Rock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
114%
Home Value
59%
Rent
83%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pilot Rock a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pilot Rock residents earn a median household income of $85,795 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,501. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% 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 Pilot Rock is $165,200 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,669. Median rent is $971/month, with 13.5% 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 1955.

Safety & Crime

Pilot Rock reports 308 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 848/100K.

Education

13.6% of adults in Pilot Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pilot Rock has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,220
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density824/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,795
Per Capita$35,501
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$4,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069

Housing

A+
Home Value$165,200
Rent$971
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$248,669
Housing Units579
Rent Burden13.5%

Crime

F
Violent308/100K
Property848/100K

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,639/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain15.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,604 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries12

Did You Know?

Pilot Rock was founded in 1911.
The median home in Pilot Rock was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.3% 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.