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Halfway, OR
City in Baker County, Oregon.
Population
312
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
838
ZIP codes
0
Halfway and its ZIP codes
Halfway at a glance
- Halfway is about 19 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
Local data for Halfway, OR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baker County. PPP loans are for Halfway.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,845
5,635 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,435
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$201M
FY 2026, $12,078 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Halfway, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
164
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
92
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 19°F
21.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Halfway, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Halfway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RichlandCity | 8.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Wallowa LakeCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.8 |
| Cambridge, IDCity | 30 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Halfway, OR in?
- Halfway is in Baker County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Halfway, OR?
- About 312 people live in Halfway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Halfway?
- Nearby places include Richland (8.2 mi), Wallowa Lake (29 mi), Cambridge, ID (30 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023