Isham Saling House · National Register of Historic Places
Weston’s story
157 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 1880.
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1869Weston is settled
WestonOR
Winn Barn · Photo: Ian Poellet · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
702
2025 Census estimate · −0.8% since 2020
Typical home
$272K
+3.9% in a year
Household income
$45K
median
Median age
51.6
years
Jobs based here
402
A job hub
Is Weston a good place to live?
Among 143 Oregon towns, just 1 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Weston. Weston has 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Isham Saling House and Weston Commercial Historic District. Weston has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Weston stand out
Where Weston beats most towns.
Small town
702 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 Weston: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Weston, and how to reach them.
PowerPacific Power15.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Weston water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Weston’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 hereUmatilla County Clerk, Elections OfficeUmatilla County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code9788697886 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 Weston.
Work & commute
Weston stands out in Oregon and nationally: the median household income there is lower
At $45,000, Weston’s median household income is below both Oregon’s towns ($81,000) and U.S. towns ($80,000). 17% of Weston residents live below the poverty line. Since 2013, Weston has added 344 jobs, to 402 in 2023.
4%work in town
| Weston | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.1% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Weston4%
Walla Walla24%
Milton-Freewater10%
Pendleton6%
College Place3%
18 mi
median commute distance
402
jobs based in Weston
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Weston’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by Athena-Weston SD 29RJ. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 4–8 | Grades 4–8 | 187 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Housing
Compared with most of Oregon and the rest of the country, more of Weston’s households own their home
94% of households own their home in Weston, above both the Oregon town median (65%) and the median of U.S. towns (73%). The typical Weston home is worth about $272,000, up 3.9% in a year, 45% below the Oregon typical home.
$272KZillow home value
Typical home value
Weston$272K
Oregon$493K
+3.9%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Weston
Weston has mild winters and warm summers, with very little rain. The July high in Weston is 88°F.
7″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter29–43°
Spring39–61°
Summer53–84°
Fall40–63°
Oct 29
typical first frost
Mar 25
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Weston is
Weston beats the Oregon average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 18% of adults report frequent physical distress in Weston. Only 5 of the 143 Oregon towns we compare have a higher share of adults who smoke cigarettes than Weston.
| Weston | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 20% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 14% |
26 measures vs. Oregon
1 better13 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Weston | OR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 75.2% | 71.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.8% | 6.8% |
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
20.5 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
Weston faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities. Since 1996, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Weston.
53risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireCold waves
5
paid flood claims since 1996
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Outdoors
Weston has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
0.0 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 360 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Elliott Memorial Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Weston
18pages on Weston
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Weston; the nearest are
Walla Walla UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · College Place, WA16.2 mi$34,227 tuitionBlue Mountain Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Pendleton21.1 mi$7,076 in-state tuitionEastern Oregon UniversityUniversity or college · Public · La Grande37.8 mi$11,076 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Weston residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oregon.
A job hub
Every workday, about 393 people come to Weston for work
Where Weston’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
402jobs based in Weston
4%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Weston
City in Oregon, United States
Weston is a city in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States. It was originally a post office called Mitchell's Station, established in February 1867. In September 1869, T.T. Lieuallen renamed the post office after his hometown, Weston, Missouri. The population was 706 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Pendleton–Hermiston Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1878
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,795 ft
- ZIP code
- 97886
- Area code
- 541
Questions about Weston
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Weston, OR a good place to live?
Weston has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.