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Grant County, OR
9 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Grant County, Oregon.
Population
7,209
Land area
4,528sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in Grant County
Grant County at a glance
- Grant County is 96% less dense than Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,450, 28% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $229,700 (52% below Oregon) and median rent is $789 a month.
- Its largest cities are John Day (1,609), Canyon City (900) and Prairie City (615).
Local data for Grant County, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grant County, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,450
Poverty rate
12.8%
Median home value
$229,700
Prices -9.3% in a year
Median rent
$789/mo
Homeownership
76.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
50.4
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,543), Irish Americans (579), Scottish Americans (364).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,016
2,410 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,548
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$115M
FY 2026, $15,874 per person
PPP loans
$12.1M
252 loans, 1,740 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$36.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Grant County, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.4%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.0%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grant County, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
291
Most often heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
38
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
12.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grant County, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Grant County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Grant County, OR?
- John Day is the largest city or town in Grant County, with about 1,609 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Grant County?
- Grant County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 97817, 97820, 97825, 97845, 97848.
- What is the population of Grant County, OR?
- About 7,209 people live in Grant County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Grant County?
- Grant County borders Umatilla County, Malheur County, Crook County, Union County, Baker County, Morrow County, Harney County, Wheeler County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023