Baker County , Oregon

Population: 16,796 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $57,844 Home $247,700 Rent $814/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 16,796 residents, Baker County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Oregon and neighboring counties alike.

$57,844
Median Income
household
$247,700
Home Value
median
$814/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $57,844
Per Capita Income $35,829
Poverty Rate 13.8%
Median Home Value $247,700
Median Gross Rent $814/mo
Owner Occupied 72.8%
Renter Occupied 27.2%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 16,796
Median Age 47.6 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 27.0%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

37.7%
Obesity
9.8%
Diabetes
13.8%
Smoking
38.7%
High Blood Pressure
19.1%
No Physical Activity
25.7%
Depression
31.3%
Insufficient Sleep
76.2%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 48.2  ·  48th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
5.95
🔥 Wildfire
96.06
❄️ Winter Storm
75.40
🌍 Earthquake
78.69
☀️ Drought
16.73

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