Huntington, Oregon (circa 1890), c. 1890
Huntington’s story
144 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1890.
- 1882Huntington is settled
HuntingtonOR
A town of 499, settled in 1882.
Photo: Watchwolf49z · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
499
2025 Census estimate · +0.2% since 2020
Typical home
$189K
−0.7% in a year
Household income
$36K
median
Median age
50.2
years
Jobs based here
46
A commuter town
Is Huntington a good place to live?
Huntington’s July high is 92°F, where Oregon’s towns sit at 82°F and U.S. towns at 85°F. No town among the 143 in Oregon we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Huntington. Huntington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
499 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 Huntington: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Huntington, and how to reach them.
PowerIdaho Power11.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Huntington water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers3% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Huntington’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 hereBaker County Clerk, Elections OfficeBaker County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2024
ZIP code9790797907 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 Huntington.
Housing
Compared with most of Oregon and the rest of the country, the median rent in Huntington is lower
The typical Huntington home is worth about $189,000, down 0.7% in a year, 62% below the Oregon typical home. 69% of households own their home locally, against 65% in Oregon’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns.
$189KZillow home value
| Huntington | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $681 a month | $1,414 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 69% | 65% | 73% |
Typical home value
Huntington$189K
Oregon$493K
−0.7%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Schools
The schools Huntington’s kids attend
Public schools: Huntington SD 16J. Its one school is below. 82 students attend the town’s public school.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades K–12 | Grades K–12 | 82 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
Huntington stands out in Oregon and nationally, with the median household income lower than most
The top destinations are Baker City (55%), Portland (4%) and La Grande (3%). Huntington: 14% of residents live below the poverty line. Just 2% of the town’s working residents have a job in town. Its typical journey to work comes in at 19 minutes.
2%work in town
| Huntington | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $36,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.6% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Huntington2%
Baker City55%
Portland4%
La Grande3%
Salem3%
42 mi
median commute distance
46
jobs based in Huntington
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Huntington: four seasons and hot summers
July afternoons reach 92° and January nights drop to 22°.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–39°
Spring38–63°
Summer56–88°
Fall37–64°
Oct 13
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Top of a high hazard risk in Huntington: avalanches
Huntington’s FEMA risk score comes in at 67 of 100. FEMA puts 48% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to avalanches, and 30% to inland flooding.
67risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
AvalanchesInland floodingWildfire
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Huntington is
Just over two in five adults have high blood pressure in Huntington. CDC measures, 26 in all: Huntington beats Oregon on 2 and trails on 13. Among 143 Oregon towns, just 8 have a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Huntington.
| Huntington | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 16% |
26 measures vs. Oregon
2 better11 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Huntington | OR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 77.8% | 71.4% |
| More adults getting a yearly checkup | 76.8% | 72.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.9% | 12.5% |
Weiser Memorial Hospital
16.6 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 Huntington
17pages on Huntington
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Huntington; the nearest are
Treasure Valley Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Ontario27 mi$6,345 in-state tuitionBoise State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Boise, ID73.8 mi$9,048 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Huntington residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oregon.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Huntington for work
Where Huntington’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
46jobs based in Huntington
2%of working residents work in town
42 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Huntington
City in Oregon, United States
Huntington is a city in Baker County, on the eastern border of Oregon, United States. It is located on the Snake River and along Interstate 84 and U.S. Route 30. The population was 502 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1891
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,119 ft
- ZIP code
- 97907
- Area code
- 541
Questions about Huntington
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Huntington, OR a good place to live?
Huntington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.