Dayvilleridge, 2006
Dayville’s story
158 years in pictures
Census counts: 120 in 1890, a low of 52 in 1900, 132 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2006 and 3 maps from 1972 on.
- 1868Dayville is settled
DayvilleOR
Photo: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives · CC BY 4.0
Population
130
2025 Census estimate · −2.3% since 2020
Median home value
$220K
Census ACS
Household income
$54K
median
Median age
50.3
years
Jobs based here
12
A commuter town
Is Dayville a good place to live?
Dayville’s midsummer high is 92°F, above both Oregon’s towns (82°F) and U.S. towns (85°F). Dayville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Dayville stand out
Where Dayville beats most towns.
Small town
130 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Dayville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Dayville, and how to reach them.
PowerOregon Trail El Cons Coop11.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Dayville water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Dayville’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Oregon you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereGrant County Clerk, Elections OfficeGrant County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code9782597825 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Oct 2, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dayville.
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Dayville is inland flooding, at a very high overall level
Nearly two thirds of Dayville’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by wildfires at 24%. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 90% of U.S. communities.
90risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireLightning
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Schools
The schools Dayville’s kids attend
Dayville SD 16J runs its public schools. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayville SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 48 | C |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
Most of Dayville’s workers head elsewhere: there are 0.2 jobs for each of them
The median commute is under 87 miles. For Dayville, the median household income is $54,000. The top destinations are John Day (12%), Mount Vernon (6%) and Baker City (6%).
0%work in town
| Dayville | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Dayville0%
John Day12%
Mount Vernon6%
Baker City6%
Hermiston4%
87 mi
median commute distance
12
jobs based in Dayville
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
The climate in Dayville brings four seasons and hot summers
The January low for Dayville comes to 25°F.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–46°
Spring35–65°
Summer49–88°
Fall35–67°
Oct 6
typical first frost
May 4
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Dayville is
In Dayville, nearly a quarter of adults have been diagnosed with depression. On the CDC’s 26 measures, Dayville is ahead of Oregon on 3 and behind on 8. Among adults locally, 13% binge drink and 14% have diabetes.
| Dayville | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 33% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 36% |
26 measures vs. Oregon
3 better15 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Dayville | OR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 78.6% | 71.4% |
| More adults getting a yearly checkup | 76.6% | 72.6% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.6% | 6.5% |
Blue Mountain Hospital
28.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Dayville
16pages on Dayville
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Dayville; the nearest are
Blue Mountain Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Pendleton90.6 mi$7,076 in-state tuitionEastern Oregon UniversityUniversity or college · Public · La Grande91.9 mi$11,076 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Dayville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oregon.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Dayville for work
Where Dayville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
12jobs based in Dayville
0%of working residents work in town
87 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Dayville
City in Oregon, United States
Dayville is a city along U.S. Route 26 in Grant County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. It was incorporated in 1913. The population was 149 at the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1913
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,369 ft
- ZIP code
- 97825
- Area code
- 541
Questions about Dayville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Dayville, OR a good place to live?
Dayville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.