What are the schools like in Tutuilla, OR?

Tutuilla is served primarily by Pendleton SD 16. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.7:1.

What is the median household income in Tutuilla?

The median household income in Tutuilla, OR is $76,786 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Tutuilla, OR?

Tutuilla has an average high temperature of 44.6°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Tutuilla, OR affordable or expensive?

Tutuilla's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tutuilla is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $222,500 and the median rent is $775 per month.

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

Tutuilla has a violent crime rate of 269.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2293.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tutuilla, OR a Good Place to Live?

Tutuilla is a small town of 395 in Oregon, with a median household income of $76,786 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Tutuilla stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Tutuilla is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tutuilla 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: 96.9

Tutuilla's overall cost of living index is 96.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tutuilla costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tutuilla, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$222,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$775	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$76,786	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Tutuilla's violent crime rate is 269.4 per 100,000 residents — 29% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

269.4 /100k

Property Crime

2293.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Tutuilla is served primarily by Pendleton SD 16. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tutuilla, OR	National Avg
School District	Pendleton SD 16	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tutuilla sees average highs of 44.6°F in January and 90.3°F in July, with 12.9 inches of annual precipitation and 14.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tutuilla, OR
Average High — January	44.6°F
Average High — July	90.3°F
Annual Precipitation	12.9"
Annual Snowfall	14.9"

Demographics

Metric	Tutuilla, OR	National Avg
Population	395	—
Median Age	53.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	56.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.2%	22.2%
65 and over	27.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mission, OR 4 mi Gopher Flats, OR 4 mi Green Meadows, OR 5 mi Riverside, OR 5 mi Kirkpatrick, OR 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Tutuilla

Tutuilla, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97801

Tutuilla vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tutuilla, OR affordable or expensive?

Tutuilla's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tutuilla roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $222,500 and median rent is $775/month.

What is the crime rate in Tutuilla, OR?

Tutuilla's violent crime rate is 269.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2293.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tutuilla?

Public schools in Tutuilla are operated by Pendleton SD 16. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 12.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tutuilla, OR a good place to live?

Tutuilla, OR has a population of 395, a median household income of $76,786, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. 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 Tutuilla?

Tutuilla averages 44.6°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.9 inches with about 14.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tutuilla?

Tutuilla, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97801.

What is the population of Tutuilla?

The population of Tutuilla, Oregon is 395 with a median age of 53.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tutuilla?

Key numbers for living in Tutuilla: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $222,500, median household income $76,786, crime index 86 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tutuilla side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.