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Harney County, OR
3 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Harney County, Oregon.
Population
7,499
Land area
10,134sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Harney County
Harney County at a glance
- Harney County is 98% less dense than Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,208, 33% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $242,100 (49% below Oregon) and median rent is $684 a month.
- Its largest cities are Burns (2,723), Hines (1,604) and Crane (136).
Local data for Harney County, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Harney County, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,208
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$242,100
Prices -3.9% in a year
Median rent
$684/mo
Homeownership
67.4%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
45.9
Average commute
14.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,291), Irish Americans (853), Scottish Americans (345).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,293
2,625 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,367
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$88.5M
FY 2026, $11,801 per person
PPP loans
$13.2M
240 loans, 1,475 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$25.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Harney County, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.1%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home12.6%
Average one-way commute: 14.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harney County, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
114
Most often heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
37
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
12.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harney County, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Harney County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Harney County, OR?
- Burns is the largest city or town in Harney County, with about 2,723 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Harney County?
- Harney County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 97710, 97720, 97721, 97722, 97732.
- What is the population of Harney County, OR?
- About 7,499 people live in Harney County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Harney County?
- Harney County borders Washoe County, NV, Deschutes County, Malheur County, Crook County, Humboldt County, NV, Lake County, Grant County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023