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John Day, OR
City in Grant County, Oregon.
Population
1,609
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
712
ZIP codes
0
John Day and its ZIP codes
John Day at a glance
- John Day is about 16 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,891 a year, 30% less than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $212,100 (56% below Oregon) and median rent is $910 a month.
Local data for John Day, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
John Day, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,891
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$212,100
Median rent
$910/mo
Homeownership
50.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.0%
Median age
44.7
Average commute
16.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (250), Irish Americans (151), Scottish Americans (119).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for John Day.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 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
How people get to work
John Day, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.7%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 16.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
John Day, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
291
Countywide, mostly 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 zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in John Day, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.0%
U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near John Day
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Canyon CityTown | 1.3 mi | 1.4 |
| Mount VernonCity | 8.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Prairie CityCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| SenecaCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| Long CreekCity | 22 mi | 1 |
| DayvilleTown | 29 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is John Day, OR in?
- John Day is in Grant County, Oregon.
- What is the population of John Day, OR?
- About 1,609 people live in John Day, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near John Day?
- Nearby places include Canyon City (1.3 mi), Mount Vernon (8.1 mi), Prairie City (12 mi), Seneca (19 mi), Long Creek (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023