City safety & data profile

HermistonOR

Hermiston, OR is a 17K-resident city in Umatilla County with a median household income of $66,998.

Umatilla County, Oregon. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Hermiston, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Hermiston has a population larger than 36% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $266,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-26

17K
Population
Top 64%
By size
$66,998
Median income
$266,700
Median home
10.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Hermiston

Hermiston posts a median household income higher than 32% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Hermiston area.

Top 68%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Hermiston

Where Hermiston income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$66,998 Bottom 32% higher than 32% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OR $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Hermiston, OR beyond the headline numbers

Hermiston sits inside Umatilla County, Oregon, at roughly 45.84°N, -119.29°W. Population 17,201, $66,998 median household income. Median home value $266,700, median rent $1,088. Poverty rate 10.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Hermiston's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 37.2%, then short sleep duration at 33.3%. 1 hospital in/around Hermiston, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Hermiston from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
17,201
Hermiston
Median Income
$66,998
Near average
Median Home Value
$266,700
+17% vs avg
Median Age
30.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Umatilla County) - Hermiston's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
80K+5%
Median Income
$67,728+40%
Median Home Value
$282,600+98%
Poverty Rate
11.8%-28%
Unemployment
5%-54%

Economics

Economics indicators for Hermiston, OR
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,088/mo
Poverty Rate
10.1% -29% vs avg
Unemployment 4.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.7%
Work From Home 3.4%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 50.7%
African American 1%
Asian 0.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
37.2%
Short Sleep Duration
33.3%
High Blood Pressure
29.4%
Physical Inactivity
25.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.8%
Binge Drinking
16.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
16.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.1%
Current Smoking
13.4%
Current Asthma
12%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.3%
Annual Checkup 70.7%

Other Measures

Diabetes
11.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.9%
Stroke
3.2%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Hermiston, OR? ▼
Hermiston, OR has a population of 17,201 people, located in Umatilla County, Oregon.
What is the median household income in Hermiston? ▼
The median household income in Hermiston, OR is $66,998 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 10.1%.
What is the median home value in Hermiston? ▼
The median home value in Hermiston, OR is $266,700. Median rent is $1,088/month.
What are the top health concerns in Hermiston? ▼
The top health indicators in Hermiston include Obesity (37.2%), Short Sleep Duration (33.3%), High Blood Pressure (29.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Hermiston? ▼
Hermiston has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Hermiston? ▼
The median age in Hermiston, OR is 30.9 years. 16.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Hermiston, OR is located in Umatilla County, Oregon. With a population of 17K and a $66,998 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Hermiston area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Hermiston's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Hermiston area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Hermiston against Oregon peers on any ranking lens. Explore Oregon

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Umatilla County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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