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Hines, OR
City in Harney County, Oregon.
Population
1,604
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
777
ZIP codes
0
Hines and its ZIP codes
Hines at a glance
- Hines is about 18 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $78,355 a year, 6% less than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $288,200 (40% below Oregon) and median rent is $496 a month.
Local data for Hines, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hines, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,355
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$288,200
Median rent
$496/mo
Homeownership
73.5%
Bachelor's or higher
37.4%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
7.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (343), Irish Americans (142), Scottish Americans (108).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harney County. PPP loans are for Hines.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,293
2,625 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,367
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$88.45M
FY 2026, $11,801 per person
How people get to work
Hines, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.6%
- Carpooled19.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.0%
Average one-way commute: 7.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hines, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
114
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
37
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 16°F
10.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hines, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Hines
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BurnsCity | 2.4 mi | 3.6 |
| CraneCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 10.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hines, OR in?
- Hines is in Harney County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Hines, OR?
- About 1,604 people live in Hines, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hines?
- Nearby places include Burns (2.4 mi), Crane (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023