What are the schools like in Stanfield, OR?

Stanfield is served primarily by Stanfield SD 61. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.7:1.

What is the median household income in Stanfield?

The median household income in Stanfield, OR is $68,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.7%.

What is the weather like in Stanfield, OR?

Stanfield has an average high temperature of 43.3°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.7 inches.

Stanfield, OR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Stanfield, OR affordable or expensive?

Stanfield's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Stanfield is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $169,300 and the median rent is $1,006 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Stanfield, OR?

Stanfield has a violent crime rate of 139.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1393.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Stanfield, OR a Good Place to Live?

Stanfield is a small town of 2,128 in Oregon, with a median household income of $68,750 and a 6.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Stanfield stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Stanfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Stanfield 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: 97.6

Stanfield's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Stanfield costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Stanfield, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$169,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,006	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Stanfield's violent crime rate is 139.3 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

139.3 /100k

Property Crime

1393.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Stanfield is served primarily by Stanfield SD 61. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Stanfield, OR	National Avg
School District	Stanfield SD 61	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stanfield sees average highs of 43.3°F in January and 92.7°F in July, with 8.6 inches of annual precipitation and 15.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Stanfield, OR
Average High — January	43.3°F
Average High — July	92.7°F
Annual Precipitation	8.6"
Annual Snowfall	15.7"

Demographics

Metric	Stanfield, OR	National Avg
Population	2,128	—
Median Age	40.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	24.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	17.2%	22.2%
65 and over	14.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Echo, OR 3 mi Hermiston, OR 5 mi Umatilla, OR 11 mi Irrigon, OR 15 mi Pendleton, OR 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Stanfield

Stanfield, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97875

Stanfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stanfield, OR affordable or expensive?

Stanfield's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Stanfield roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $169,300 and median rent is $1,006/month.

What is the crime rate in Stanfield, OR?

Stanfield's violent crime rate is 139.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1393.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Stanfield?

Public schools in Stanfield are operated by Stanfield SD 61. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 8.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Stanfield, OR a good place to live?

Stanfield, OR has a population of 2,128, a median household income of $68,750, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Stanfield?

Stanfield averages 43.3°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 8.6 inches with about 15.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Stanfield?

Stanfield, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97875.

What is the population of Stanfield?

The population of Stanfield, Oregon is 2,128 with a median age of 40.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Stanfield?

Key numbers for living in Stanfield: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $169,300, median household income $68,750, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stanfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.