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A town of 161, settled in 1919.
Adrian’s peak summer temperature is 94°F, above both the Oregon town median (82°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F). Only 6 of the 143 Oregon towns we compare have a lower January low than Adrian. Adrian’s trail density is 3.0 miles per square mile, above both the Oregon town median (0.8) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Adrian has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 162 in 1980, 157 in 2020. The archive holds 10 old photos and papers going back to 1941 and 3 maps from 1906 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Adrian, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Oct 2, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Adrian.
The top destinations are Caldwell (12%), Ontario (9%) and Nyssa (5%). Commuting out is the norm in Adrian: 7% of working residents work locally. Also worth knowing: in Adrian, the average commute is 14 minutes. For half of commuters, work is under 21 miles away.
| Adrian | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 14 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $73,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 6.9% | 9.8% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 210 | B |
| Adrian High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 83 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts
A bachelor’s degree or higher: 28% of adults 25 and older, vs 37% across Oregon. Adults 18 to 34 are 11% of residents (23% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 45% of residents (39% statewide). In Adrian, the median age is 49.4 years. 161 people lived in Adrian by the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate, 2.5% more than in 2020.
| Adrian | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.4 years | 39.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 28% | 27% | 29% |
54% women, 46% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9.8 points. Across Oregon, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Adrian | OR | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.4% | 9.6% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 1.7% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9% | 14% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.4% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 28.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.7% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.7% | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 17.4% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 33.8% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 11.4% | 22.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.5% | 23.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 5.5% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.8% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8% | 14.1% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Adrian has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
73% of Adrian adults had a checkup this year. In Adrian, nearly two in five adults have high blood pressure, and 24% say their health is fair or poor.
| Adrian | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 33% | 35% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 20% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Adrian | OR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.1% | 6.8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.6% | 3.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.7% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Of the losses FEMA expects in Adrian, 71% come from inland flooding and 14% from wildfires. On expected storm and flood damage, Adrian sits below 52% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Values rose 6.1% in the 12 months to September 2026. 83% of households own their home in Adrian.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Two Rivers Community Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Adrian; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Adrian residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Oregon.
Where Adrian’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Oregon, United States
Adrian is a city in Malheur County, Oregon, United States, along the Snake River. The population was 157 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Ontario, OR–ID Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Adrian has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.