Eagle Valley Community Park, 2013
Richland’s story
129 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2013.
- 1897Richland is settled
RichlandOR
A town of 169, settled in 1897.
Photo: Finetooth · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
169
2025 Census estimate · +0% since 2020
Typical home
$354K
+4.1% in a year
Household income
$22K
median
Median age
53.0
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Richland a good place to live?
27% of residents live below the poverty line in Richland, above both Oregon’s towns (11%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 143 Oregon towns, just 3 have a lower January low than Richland. Richland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
169 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 Richland: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Richland, and how to reach them.
PowerIdaho Power11.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Richland water system2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Richland’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 code9787097870 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 Richland.
Housing
Richland stands out in Oregon and nationally, with the median rent lower than most
Richland: 58% of households own their home. Zillow values the typical Richland home at about $354,000, up 4.1% in a year, 28% below the Oregon typical home.
$354KZillow home value
| Richland | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $830 a month | $1,414 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 58% | 65% | 73% |
Typical home value
Richland$354K
Oregon$493K
+4.1%
value change, 1 year
0
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Richland is avalanches, at a high overall level
FEMA puts nearly two fifths of Richland’s expected hazard losses down to avalanches, and 30% to inland flooding. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
69risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
AvalanchesInland floodingWildfire
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
62″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–39°
Spring36–64°
Summer53–88°
Fall35–65°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 10
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A smaller share of adults in Richland binge drink than in the typical Oregon or U.S. town
For adults in Richland, the share who report frequent physical distress is 19%. Of the 143 Oregon towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Richland. On the CDC’s 26 measures, Richland is ahead of Oregon on 6 and behind on 11.
| Richland | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 11% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 9.2% | 15% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 50% | 33% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
26 measures vs. Oregon
6 better9 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Richland | OR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 9.2% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults in frequent mental distress | 14.4% | 17.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 13.7% | 6.5% |
St. Alphonsus Medical Center - Baker City
33.4 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 Richland
16pages on Richland
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Richland; the nearest are
Treasure Valley Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Ontario52.6 mi$6,345 in-state tuitionEastern Oregon UniversityUniversity or college · Public · La Grande59 mi$11,076 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Richland residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oregon.
About Richland
City in Oregon, United States
Richland is a city in Baker County, Oregon, United States. The population was 165 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1917
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,231 ft
- ZIP code
- 97870
- Area code
- 541
Questions about Richland
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Richland, OR a good place to live?
Richland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.