Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
St. Thomas' Episcopal Church is on the National Register of Historic Places. Canyon City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Canyon City beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 250 in 1870, a low of 250 in 1870, 660 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1884 and 4 maps from 1940 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Canyon City, 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 Canyon City.
Canyon City’s natural-hazard score from FEMA is 84 of 100, above both the Oregon town median (64 of 100) and the median of U.S. towns (44 of 100). Expected losses in Canyon City break down as 73% from inland flooding and 15% from wildfires.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
John Day SD 3 runs its public schools. Its one school is below. Enrollment at Canyon City’s public school: 247 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humbolt Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–6 | Grades K–6 | 247 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts
In Canyon City, 79% of households are owner-occupiers, against 65% in Oregon’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns. Typical home values rose 5% in the year to September 2026.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Since 2013, Canyon City has lost 99 jobs, to 165 in 2023. Just 9% of the town’s working residents have a job in town. The top destinations are John Day (34%), Long Creek (6%) and Portland (6%). Half commute less than 4 miles.
| Canyon City | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 10 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $74,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
15% of Canyon City adults report frequent physical distress. Two figures for adults here: 27% have been diagnosed with depression, 33% have obesity.
| Canyon City | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 73% | 72% | 79% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 27% | 23% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 35% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 32% | 36% |
| What stands out | Canyon City | OR |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.6% | 12.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 3.9% | 3.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Canyon City; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Canyon City residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oregon.
Where Canyon City’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Oregon, United States
Canyon City is a city in Grant County, Oregon, United States. It is the county seat of Grant County, and is about 2 miles (3 km) south of John Day on U.S. Highway 395. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 703.
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Canyon City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
