Hermiston, Oregon

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  1. Overview - Life In Hermiston
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Hermiston
  3. Crime In Hermiston
  4. Cost of Living In Hermiston
  5. Gender In Hermiston
  6. Household Income For Hermiston
  7. Education In Hermiston
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Hermiston
About Hermiston, Oregon
Is Hermiston, Oregon a good place to live?
Hermiston is a city in Oregon state in USA with a population of 17512 residents.. The poverty rate of Hermiston is 14.5%, which is 4% higher than national average. The typical household in Hermiston earns $58341 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 43% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Hermiston, only 70% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Hermiston remained 8.4%, which is 79% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Hermiston, only 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 31% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Hermiston is 96, which is 4% lower than national average. Median home value in Hermiston is $164800 , which is 28% lower than national average. While median income in Hermiston remained $58341, which is 14% lower than national average.
Population
17512
Unemployment
8.4%
79% NAT AVG.
Poverty
14.5%
4% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
6
Median Home
$164800
28% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$58341
14% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$793
32% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
96
4% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 7
Unemployed People
1 in 12
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 21
People Earning < $50,000
43%
People with <= High School
1 in 1.9
People With Any Degree
1 in 4.2
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs60%

Housing70%

Affordability80%

Safety60%

Amenities85%

Diversity85%

Education40%

Commute90%

Is Hermiston, Oregon safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Hermiston, Oregon is 12% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Hermiston is 47% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Hermiston is 24% higher than national average. You have 1 in 473 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 40 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
472
Violent : 37
Property : 435
Total Crime
12% NAT. AVG.
11% STATE AVG.
2637.5 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
47% NAT. AVG.
29% STATE AVG.
206.8 (per 100k)
Property Crime
24% NAT. AVG.
9% STATE AVG.
2430.7 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Hermiston
Violent crime
1 in 473
Property crime
1 in 40
Robbery
1 in 2189
Burglary
1 in 324
Assault
1 in 834
Car Theft
1 in 438
Hermiston : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Oregon 35 35 31 35 35
In USA 1065 966 1062 902 803
Hermiston : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Oregon 42 7 25 47 34
In USA 1411 277 707 1446 980

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Hermiston
Oregon
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 37 206.8 291.88 387.8
Murder 1 5.6 2.95 6.5
Robbery 8 44.7 51.4 73.9
Assault 21 117.3 200.64 279.7
Rape 7 39.2 36.9 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Hermiston
 Oregon
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 435 2430.7 2659.01 1,958.2
Burglary 54 301.7 339.17 314.2
Larceny 341 1905.5 1928.82 1,398
Car Theft 40 223.5 391.02 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Hermiston Oregon National Avg.
Services 99 119 100
Groceries 104 114 100
Health 128 118 100
Housing 77 122 100
Transportation 112 128 100
Utilities 95 88 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Hermiston Oregon Country
Female 51.3% 50.4% 50.8%
Male 48.7% 49.6% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Hermiston Oregon Country
Less than $10,000 4.8% 5.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% 3.8% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.2% 8.1% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.7% 8.7% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.6% 12.2% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.7% 18.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.8% 13.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.4% 16.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.3% 7% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.7% 7.2% 8.3%
Education


Education Hermiston Oregon Country
< 9th Grade 17% 4% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 13% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 22% 23% 27.0%
Other College 24% 25% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 7% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 21% 20.0%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Hermiston Oregon Country
White 44.5% 74.9% 60.1%
African American 0.3% 1.8% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 4.4% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.3% 0.3%
Multiracial 2.4% 4.1% 2.8%
Hispanic 52.3% 13.2% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity