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Heppner, Oregon

city · Morrow County

At a glance

1,277
Population
$196,300
Median home value (all homes)
35% below U.S. median
$255,453
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$744/mo
Median rent
45% below U.S. median
$49,521
Median household income
37% below U.S. median
9.6 min
Average commute
92.3%
Homes with broadband
91.68%
Locations with fiber available
2.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing18% below
Goods & services4% above
Utilities19% above
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost52% below
For business: Oregon is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college66 mi
Nearest community college42 mi
Nearest technical college62 mi
High school graduates92.4%
College graduates11.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Business Oregon
Business Oregon is the state's economic development agency. The Business Oregon Commission oversees the agency's activities to ensure a coherent, integrated approach to economic development and a continuous policy direction that can transcend changes in executive and legislative leadership.
state Marion County Economic Development
Marion County's Economic Development page lists programs such as Business Retention & Expansion (SEDCOR), Chamber & Small Business Support, City Support, Detroit Marinas, Emergent Economic Opportunity Program (EEOP), Opal Creek Promise, Tourism Support, and Youth Employment Program. It describes current projects including expanding rural broadband connectivity, supporting traded-sector businesses, and promoting tourism and workforce development in Marion County, Oregon.
State sales taxNone
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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