MissionOR
A town of 878.
Is Mission a good place to live?
37% of residents live below the poverty line in Mission, above both the Oregon town median (11%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). No town among the 143 in Oregon we compare has a lower median age than Mission. Mission has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Mission stand out
Where Mission beats most towns.
878 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Mission: who provides what
Mission is unincorporated, so Umatilla County and regional agencies provide most services.
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 Mission.
Mission stands out in Oregon and nationally: a larger share of its working residents work locally
60% of Mission working residents work locally, against 9.8% in Oregon’s towns and 8% across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Mission grew to 2,086 in 2023, 602 more than in 2013. Mission’s average trip to work is 12 minutes.
| Mission | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 60% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 12 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $35,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Mission’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by Pendleton SD 16. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nixyaawii Community SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 89 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts
In Mission, expect four seasons and hot summers
Mission has mild winters and warm summers, with very little rain. The July high in Mission is 90°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
High risk in Mission, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
A larger share of adults smoke cigarettes in Mission than in most of Oregon or the rest of the country
21% of adults smoke cigarettes in Mission. Of the 143 Oregon towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Mission. 26% of adults get no exercise outside work in Mission.
| Mission | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 18% | 17% |
| What stands out | Mission | OR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7.3% | 8.9% |
| More smokers | 20.9% | 12% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Mission has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
2.1 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wetlands Community Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Mission
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Mission
About 14 of every 100 Mission residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oregon.
Every workday, about 1,870 people come to Mission for work
Where Mission’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Mission
Unincorporated community in the state of Oregon, United States
Mission is an unincorporated community in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Mission as a census-designated place (CDP). As of the 2020 census, Mission had a population of 960. Mission is part of the Pendleton–Hermiston Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Area
- 7.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,217 ft
- Area code
- 458, 541
Questions about Mission
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Mission, OR a good place to live?
Mission has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.