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Hermiston, Oregon

Introduction to Hermiston, Oregon

Hermiston, Oregon, in Umatilla county, is 26 miles S of Kennewick, Washington and 165 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city contains a population of approximately 13,154.

Hermiston History

Hermiston was originally known as Six Mile House. In the late 1800s, it served as an overnight stop for the travelers. The city was incorporated as Hermiston on July 10, 1907. It was named after the novel written by Robert Louis Stevenson, "The Weir of Hermiston.” It is located in Umatilla County, which was founded on September 27, 1862.

Hermiston and nearby Attractions

  • Hat Rock State Park
  • East Benton County Historical Museum
  • Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge
  • Franklin County Historical Museum
  • Crow Butte State Park

Things To Do In Hermiston

Hermiston offers easy access to the Benton County Historical Museum, the Franklin County Historical Museum and the Umatilla County Historical Society. One can also plan a day trip to the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge, the Sacajawea State Park, the Hat Rock State Park and the Crow Butte State Park. Some of the local parks include Newport Park, McKenzie Park, Victory Square Park and Hodge Park. It hosts the Hohe Wuste October Festival every October and the Umatilla County Fair every August.

Hermiston Transportation

Flights are available from Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton.

Hermiston Higher Education

Columbia Basin College, Eastern Oregon University and Walla Walla Community College provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Hermiston Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 7%Hermiston Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Hermiston Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Hermiston, OR

Comparing Hermiston 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
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity810
Male Share of the Population75
Female Share of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men46
Senior Citizens34
Well-Paid Single Women37
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income46
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better35
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work54
Working at Home52
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Rents78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Property Taxes53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime34

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