Warner Valley, Oregon

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Population in July 2007: 254.
Males: 136  (53.8%)
Females: 118  (46.2%)
Median resident age:

44.4 years
Oregon median age:

36.3 years

Zip code: 97637

Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,157 (it was $31,250 in 2000)
Warner Valley:

$57,157
OR:

$75,657

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,757 (it was $17,155 in 2000)

Warner Valley CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $380,518 (it was $131,800 in 2000)
Warner Valley:

$380,518
OR:

$475,600
March 2022 cost of living index in Warner Valley: 96.1 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
  • Races in Warner Valley, OR (2000)
    • 25296.2%White alone
    • 51.9%Hispanic
    • 31.1%Two or more races
    • 10.4%American Indian alone
    • 10.4%Asian alone

Races in Warner Valley detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Current Local Time: PST time zone

Land area: 2734.6 square miles.

Population density: 0.09 people per square mile   (very low).

Warner Valley, Oregon map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Warner Valley CCD:

0.3% ($375)
Oregon:

1.2% ($1,687)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bend, OR (131.5 miles , pop. 52,029).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northwest Clackamas, OR (244.4 miles , pop. 224,220).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (584.4 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Plush, OR (1.6 miles),
Lakeview, OR (5.4 miles ),
Paisley, OR (6.0 miles ),
New Pine Creek, OR (6.1 miles),
New Pine Creek, CA (6.1 miles),
Fort Bidwell, CA (6.5 miles),
Diamond, OR (7.1 miles ),
Summer Lake, OR (7.2 miles )

Latitude: 42.45 N, Longitude: 119.91 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 541

Distribution of median household income in Warner Valley, OR in 2022
Warner Valley satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.6%
Oregon:

3.9%
Most common industries in Warner Valley, OR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (43.8%)
  • Educational services (13.9%)
  • Public administration (11.1%)
  • Construction (10.4%)
  • Health care (6.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.9%)
  • Truck transportation (2.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (57.5%)
  • Construction (18.8%)
  • Public administration (6.2%)
  • Truck transportation (5.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.0%)
  • Educational services (5.0%)
  • Health care (2.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (26.6%)
  • Educational services (25.0%)
  • Public administration (17.2%)
  • Health care (12.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.7%)
Most common occupations in Warner Valley, OR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (20.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (19.4%)
  • Life and physical scientists (6.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.6%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (4.2%)
  • Media and communications workers (3.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (27.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (27.5%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (7.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.2%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (5.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Life and physical scientists (14.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (12.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (12.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (4.7%)

Average climate in Warner Valley, Oregon

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Warner Valley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oregon state average. It is 3462% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 183.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/1906 at 13:12:21, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 UK) earthquake occurred 348.2 miles away from the city center, causing $524,000,000 total damage
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 315.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/8/1980 at 10:27:34, a magnitude 7.2 (6.2 MB, 7.2 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 244.4 miles away from Warner Valley center
On 4/25/1992 at 18:06:04, a magnitude 7.2 (6.3 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.1 MW, Depth: 9.4 mi) earthquake occurred 259.8 miles away from the city center, causing $75,000,000 total damage
On 12/16/1954 at 11:07:12, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK) earthquake occurred 246.0 miles away from Warner Valley center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lake County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 2, Floods: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Warner Valley:

  • Oregon Institute of Technology (about 97 miles; Klamath Falls, OR; Full-time enrollment: 2,900)
  • Central Oregon Community College (about 134 miles; Bend, OR; FT enrollment: 5,217)
  • Southern Oregon University (about 144 miles; Ashland, OR; FT enrollment: 4,650)
  • Shasta College (about 178 miles; Redding, CA; FT enrollment: 5,645)
  • Rogue Community College (about 178 miles; Grants Pass, OR; FT enrollment: 3,600)
  • Treasure Valley Community College (about 184 miles; Ontario, OR; FT enrollment: 2,055)
  • Northwest Nazarene University (about 187 miles; Nampa, ID; FT enrollment: 2,290)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Warner Valley: M C Ranch (A), Loveless Homestead (B), Hickey Ranch (C), Johnson Ranch (D), Haw Cabin (E), Mud Creek Recreation Site (F), Gunkel Ranch (G), Frakes Cabin (H), Flook Ranch (I), Fitzgerald Ranch (J), Barnhardy (K), Drake Peak Lookout (L), Doherty Ranch (M), Crump Ranch (N), Shirk Ranch (O), Sage Hen Crossing (P), Deboy Ranch (Q), Chandler Cabin (R), Chambers Ranch (S), Walker Trailhead (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Greaser Lake (A), High Rim Waterhole (B), Hitching Post Water Hole (C), Horsehead Lake (D), Jack Lake (E), Link Lake (F), Little Skookum Lake (G), Long Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: South Fork Bridge Creek (A), Fort Creek (B), Fifteenmile Creek (C), Drake Creek (D), Mud Creek (E), Deppy Creek (F), Deep Creek (G), Cressler Creek (H), Crane Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Warner Valley include: Langslet Monument Rest Area (1), Abert Rim Viewpoint (2), Abert Rim Historical Marker (3), Egan County Park (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.0 people
Oregon:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

57.7%
Whole state:

63.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.9%
Whole state:

8.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

15.5%
Whole state:

11.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

2.6%
Whole state:

5.0%

For population 15 years and over in Warner Valley:

Marital status in Warner Valley, OR
  • Never married: 20.0%
  • Now married: 66.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.3%
  • Divorced: 10.7%

For population 25 years and over in Warner Valley:

  • High school or higher: 89.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.4%
  • Unemployed: 4.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Oregon average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Warner Valley, OR (based on Lake County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant59714
Catholic5485
Other4173
Mainline Protestant1834
None6,150-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Here:

4.14 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Lake County:

1.38 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

2.01 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Lake County:

4.14 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
This county:

12.42 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.93 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.7%
Oregon:

7.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Lake County:

24.5%
Oregon:

25.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.0%
Oregon:

14.2%

Strongest AM radio stations in Warner Valley:

  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPNW (1120 AM; 50 kW; EUGENE, OR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCFJ (570 AM; 5 kW; ALTURAS, CA; Owner: EDI MEDIA, INC.)
  • KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KWEI (1260 AM; 50 kW; WEISER, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KGRV (700 AM; 25 kW; WINSTON, OR; Owner: PACIFIC CASCADE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KQIK (1230 AM; 1 kW; LAKEVIEW, OR; Owner: CLAUSE CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST)
  • KDUN (1030 AM; 50 kW; REEDSPORT, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KPAM (860 AM; 50 kW; TROUTDALE, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KTMT (580 AM; 10 kW; ASHLAND, OR; Owner: MAPLETON COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KOTK (1080 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND RADIO, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Warner Valley:

  • KQIK-FM (93.5 FM; LAKEVIEW, OR; Owner: CLAUSE CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST)
  • KKRB (106.9 FM; KLAMATH FALLS, OR; Owner: WYNNE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KLCR (95.3 FM; LAKEVIEW, OR; Owner: WOODROW MICHAEL WARREN)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Warner Valley, OR
  • 52.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 18.4%Electricity
  • 17.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.8%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Warner Valley, OR
  • 35.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 32.4%Electricity
  • 23.5%Wood
  • 8.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Warner Valley compared to Oregon state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.

Warner Valley on our top lists:

  • #28 on the list of "Top 100 cities with largest land areas"
  • #64 on the list of "Top 101 larger cities with the lowest real estate taxes percentage (population 50,000+)"
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