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Nyssa, OR
City in Malheur County, Oregon.
Population
3,240
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,091
ZIP codes
0
Nyssa and its ZIP codes
Nyssa at a glance
- Nyssa is about 47 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,183 a year, 17% less than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $204,300 (57% below Oregon) and median rent is $916 a month.
Local data for Nyssa, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nyssa, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,183
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$204,300
Median rent
$916/mo
Homeownership
63.6%
Bachelor's or higher
14.2%
Median age
25.1
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,063), German Americans (275), Irish Americans (159).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Malheur County. PPP loans are for Nyssa.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,735
13,510 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,974
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$172M
FY 2026, $5,443 per person
How people get to work
Nyssa, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked7.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nyssa, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
156
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
62
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 24°F
10.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nyssa, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.7%
U.S. 33.3% +10.4 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
23.5%
U.S. 11.1% +12.4 pts
Cities near Nyssa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Parma, IDCity | 7 mi | 1.1 |
| AdrianCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| OntarioCity | 10 mi | 6 |
| Fruitland, IDCity | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| New Plymouth, IDCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Payette, IDCity | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| ValeCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Notus, IDCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Wilder, IDCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Greenleaf, IDCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Letha, IDCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Homedale, IDCity | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| Middleton, IDCity | 22 mi | 6.6 |
| Caldwell, IDCity | 24 mi | 25.1 |
| AnnexCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.5 |
| Marsing, IDCity | 25 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nyssa, OR in?
- Nyssa is in Malheur County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Nyssa, OR?
- About 3,240 people live in Nyssa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nyssa?
- Nearby places include Parma, ID (7 mi), Adrian (10 mi), Ontario (10 mi), Fruitland, ID (11 mi), New Plymouth, ID (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023