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Baker City, Oregon

Introduction to Baker City, Oregon

Baker City, Oregon, in Baker county, is 106 miles NW of Nampa, Idaho and 241 miles E of Portland, Oregon. About 9,860 people people live in Baker City.

Baker City History

Baker City is the county seat of Baker County. The city was named after statesman Col. Edward Dickenson Baker. It was established in 1864. The city charter was granted in 1870. The Diocese of Baker City was established in 1903. The city's first newspaper, known as The Bedrock Democrat, was printed for the first time in 1870. Baker City was incorporated in October of 1874. It became accessible by railway in 1884.

Baker City and nearby Attractions

  • Adler House Museum
  • Oregon Trail Regional Museum
  • John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
  • Unity Lake State Recreation Site
  • Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

Things To Do In Baker City

Baker City offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation. The nearby Baker City Golf Club is popular among local golfers. The Adler House Museum and the Oregon Trail Regional Museum provide insight into the history of this area, while the Oregon Library is an ideal destination for book lovers. Tourists can also visit parks like Catherine Creek State Park and the Unity Lake State Recreation Site.

Baker City Transportation

Flights are available from Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton Airport.

Baker City Higher Education

Eastern Oregon University, Columbia Basin College and Washington State University provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

Baker City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyBaker City Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Baker City Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Baker City, OR

Comparing Baker City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population98
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population58
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men35
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults36
People Above Poverty33
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime46

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