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Heppner, OR


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Heppner, Oregon

Heppner, Oregon, in Morrow county, is 62 miles S of Kennewick, Washington (center to center) and 151 miles E of Portland, Oregon. As of the year 2000 census, 1,395 people lived in Heppner.

The People and Families of Heppner

In Heppner, about 63% of adults are married.

Heppner is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Heppner had a median family income of $42,500.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Heppner.

Heppner Housing

An estimated 70% of living spaces in Heppner are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. In general, Heppner offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Heppner, 86% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in Heppner; people report shorter commutes than most.

Contact Accredited Schools With Online Options

devry
  • Lots of Locations
  • Business/Accounting
  • Computers & IT
  • DeVry University Online

University of Phoenix
  • Online or On Campus
  • Business/MBA
  • Teaching
  • Nursing & Medical Admin

ITT Tech
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  • Technician Programs
  • Criminal Justice
  • ITT Tech Online

Kaplan
  • Attend Online
  • Nursing
  • Education
  • Legal Studies

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyHeppner Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Heppner Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Heppner Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 19%Heppner Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Heppner, OR

Comparing Heppner 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
Male Share of the Population98
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens89
Well-Paid Single Men77
Racial Diversity52
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times97
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Rents710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime69
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Study Online in Heppner

Strayer University
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  • Business/Accounting
  • Computers & IT
  • Homeland Security

Walden University
  • 100% Online
  • Business/MBA
  • Education Degrees
  • Human Services & Counseling

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