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Heppner, OR
City in Morrow County, Oregon.
Population
1,277
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,038
ZIP codes
0
Heppner and its ZIP codes
Heppner at a glance
- Heppner is about 23 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,521 a year, 40% less than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,300 (59% below Oregon) and median rent is $744 a month.
Local data for Heppner, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Heppner, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,521
Poverty rate
15.8%
Median home value
$196,300
Median rent
$744/mo
Homeownership
49.9%
Bachelor's or higher
11.4%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
9.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (133), German Americans (103), Italian Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morrow County. PPP loans are for Heppner.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,640
6,705 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,097
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$80.85M
FY 2026, $6,635 per person
How people get to work
Heppner, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 9.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Heppner, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
341
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
32
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 28°F
13.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Heppner, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Heppner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LexingtonTown | 9.1 mi | 0.4 |
| IoneCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| LonerockCity | 24 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Heppner, OR in?
- Heppner is in Morrow County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Heppner, OR?
- About 1,277 people live in Heppner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Heppner?
- Nearby places include Lexington (9.1 mi), Ione (16 mi), Lonerock (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023