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Vale, OR
City in Malheur County, Oregon.
Population
2,348
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,004
ZIP codes
0
Vale and its ZIP codes
Vale at a glance
- Vale is about 45 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,313, 39% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,300 (64% below Oregon) and median rent is $820 a month.
Local data for Vale, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vale, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,313
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$173,300
Median rent
$820/mo
Homeownership
63.5%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (381), German Americans (174), Irish Americans (134).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Malheur County. PPP loans are for Vale.
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
Vale, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.3%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.7%
- Bicycle2.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vale, 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
93° / 21°F
10.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vale, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Vale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OntarioCity | 14 mi | 6 |
| NyssaCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Fruitland, IDCity | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| Payette, IDCity | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| AdrianCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Parma, IDCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| HarperCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7 |
| AnnexCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.5 |
| New Plymouth, IDCity | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| BroganCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.9 |
| Weiser, IDCity | 24 mi | 3 |
| HuntingtonCity | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| Wilder, IDCity | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| Notus, IDCity | 28 mi | 0.4 |
| Homedale, IDCity | 30 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vale, OR in?
- Vale is in Malheur County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Vale, OR?
- About 2,348 people live in Vale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vale?
- Nearby places include Ontario (14 mi), Nyssa (14 mi), Fruitland, ID (16 mi), Payette, ID (17 mi), Adrian (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023