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Regional Facts &
Figures
The largest city in Eastern Oregon,
Pendleton is the county seat, tourism
center, business center, and technology hub
for the entire region. Located in the sunny
northeastern corner of the state, Pendleton
is home to nearly 17,000 local residents who
enjoy the beautiful landscapes, friendly
people, and unlimited opportunities. The
city lies at the base of the Blue Mountain
range amid rolling hills of grain and cattle
ranches. Salmon are returning to the
Umatilla River, which flows through the
heart of the town and provides wildlife
habitat, angling opportunities, and a scenic
backdrop to the River Walkway used
extensively by residents and visitors alike.
Here are some Quick Facts about our
community:
- Platted and named: December 18,
1868, Incorporated: 1880
- Named for: Senator George Hunt
Pendleton, a democratic leader from Ohio
who ran for vice president of the U.S.
in 1864 against Abraham Lincoln’s
ticket.
- Area: 8.8 square miles (Pendleton)
3,231 square miles (Umatilla County),
9th largest county in Oregon
- Elevation: 1,069 feet above sea
level (downtown)
- Location: in the center of the
northwest, with easy access to Seattle
(273 miles) & Spokane, WA (204 mi.),
Boise, ID (229 mi.), and Portland, OR
(211 mi.).
- Climate: Mild & dry
- Average Rainfall: 12.97 inches per
year
- Growing Season: 187 days
- Average Winter Temperature: 32F
degrees (Average high/low in December:
40F/28F)
- Average Summer Temperature: 74F
degrees (Average high/low in July:
88F/58F)
- Population of Pendleton: At present,
16,830*, Projected for 2015, 19,993
- Population of Service Area: 65,000
- Population of Umatilla County:
70,548*
- Labor Force in Umatilla County:
33,621
- Mean travel time to work: 13.4
minutes*
- Homeowner vacancy rate: 1.5%*
- Rental vacancy rate: 7.2%*
- Median Rent: $448*
- Median Home Value: $103,400*
- Regional Airport located in
Pendleton with direct flights to
Portland and Seattle
- Transportation: Pendleton is located
on I-84 and State Highways 395 & 11;
air, rail; nearby: I-82, and port.
- Metro area located just 60 minutes
away.
- Taxes: No sales tax! Oregon does
collect personal income tax and property
tax. For Pendleton, the tax rate
averages $15.6123/$1000.
*from 2000 census figures
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