North Powder is a small town of 658 in Oregon, with a median household income of $64,583
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
North Powder stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether North Powder is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North Powder city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.2
North Powder's overall cost of living index is 94.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Powder costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
North Powder, OR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$117,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$828
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,583
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
North Powder's violent crime rate is 190.1 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
190.1 /100k
Property Crime
1896.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North Powder is served primarily by North Powder SD 8J.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
North Powder, OR
National Avg
School District
North Powder SD 8J
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Powder sees average highs of 39.5°F in January
and 85.8°F in July,
with 12.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 78.6 inches of snow per year.
North Powder's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes North Powder roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $117,700 and median rent is $828/month.
North Powder's violent crime rate is 190.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1896.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North Powder are operated by North Powder SD 8J.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 13.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Powder, OR has a population of 658, a median household income of $64,583, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
North Powder averages 39.5°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.4 inches
with about 78.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North Powder, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97867.
The population of North Powder, Oregon is 658 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Powder: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $117,700, median household income $64,583, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Powder side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
