Umatilla County, Oregon
Among the top 19% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 13% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 70% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 35% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 14% of US counties
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 3% for summer humidity
- bottom 6% for income tax
Umatilla County is a county in Oregon with about 80,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, summer humidity, and walkability. It rates lower on property crime and income tax.
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cold winters · Dry · Snowy
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Precipitation 1.6 in0.6 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$70k75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 21% of US counties
Home Value$237k77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$930better than 31% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 28% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.01%better than 38% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden13.32%better than 13% of US counties
Unemployment6.7%better than 19% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)34°F50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation14.5 in6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall17.5 inbetter than 43% of US counties
Sunny Days252 daysbetter than 66% of US counties
Summer Humidity44°Fbetter than 97% of US counties
Comfortable Days56 daysbetter than 14% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk82.3better than 17% of US counties
Air Quality42 AQIbetter than 56% of US counties
School Quality87.0better than 87% of US counties
Violent Crime922/100kbetter than 40% of US counties
Property Crime2575/100kbetter than 7% of US counties
Community
Population79,90478th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.916th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4066th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1089th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3343rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)63.2%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)28.0%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.9%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)7.1%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 85% of US counties
Walkability9.7/20better than 92% of US counties
Airport Distance157 mibetter than 23% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.5%better than 52% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 19% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Umatilla County an affordable place to live?
- Umatilla County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 21% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Umatilla County?
- The median home value in Umatilla County is $237k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Umatilla County?
- Median household income in Umatilla County is $70k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Umatilla County?
- Median gross rent in Umatilla County is $930 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Umatilla County safe?
- Umatilla County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 922/100k (better than 40%). Property crime is 2575/100k.
- What is the weather like in Umatilla County?
- Umatilla County averages 71°F in July and 34°F in January, with 14.5 in of annual precipitation and about 252 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Umatilla County?
- Public-school quality in Umatilla County is above average, scoring better than 87% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Umatilla County?
- The average one-way commute in Umatilla County is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)