Imbler, Oregon, fields, 2010
Imbler’s story
135 years in pictures
Census counts: 206 in 1920, 245 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1965 on.
- 1891Imbler is settled
ImblerOR
A town of 242, settled in 1891.
Photo: Visitor7 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
242
2025 Census estimate · −2% since 2020
Median home value
$275K
Census ACS
Household income
$66K
median
Median age
57.8
years
Jobs based here
111
Balanced
Is Imbler a good place to live?
28% of residents live below the poverty line in Imbler, above both Oregon’s towns (11%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 3 of the 143 Oregon towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Imbler. Imbler has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
242 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 Imbler: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Imbler, and how to reach them.
PowerOregon Trail El Cons Coop11.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Imbler water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers86% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Imbler’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 hereUnion County Clerk, Elections OfficeUnion County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code9784197841 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 Imbler.
Climate
Imbler has four seasons and pleasant summers
Imbler has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. At 87°F, Imbler’s July high is against 82°F in Oregon’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
9″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–41°
Spring35–60°
Summer48–83°
Fall35–63°
Sep 18
typical first frost
May 24
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
A job hub: Imbler has 1.4 jobs for every working resident and draws in 105 commuters
Most working residents leave Imbler for work: only 8% work in town. Imbler’s average trip to work is 17 minutes. Since 2013, Imbler has added 72 jobs, to 111 in 2023.
8%work in town
| Imbler | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 17 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $66,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Imbler8%
La Grande29%
Cove5%
Pendleton4%
Portland4%
12 mi
median commute distance
111
jobs based in Imbler
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Imbler is
Imbler beats the Oregon average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 39% of adults have high blood pressure in Imbler.
| Imbler | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 33% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 76% | 72% | 79% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 32% | 36% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
26 measures vs. Oregon
2 better18 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Imbler | OR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 75.4% | 71.4% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 86.5% | 84% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 22.5% | 12.5% |
Grande Ronde Hospital
12 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Avalanches leads a moderate hazard risk in Imbler
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
52risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
AvalanchesInland floodingCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
$420Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in March
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Imbler
16pages on Imbler
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Imbler
About 0 of every 100 Imbler residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oregon.
About Imbler
City in Oregon, United States
Imbler is a city in Union County, Oregon, United States. The population was 245 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1922
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,726 ft
- ZIP code
- 97841
- Area code
- 541
Questions about Imbler
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Imbler, OR a good place to live?
Imbler has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.