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Population in 2022: 1,704 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +3.0%
 
Males: 916  (53.8%)
Females: 788  (46.2%)
Median resident age:

41.0 years
Oregon median age:

40.5 years

Zip codes: 97827.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $48,530 (it was $31,449 in 2000)
Elgin:

$48,530
OR:

$75,657

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,933 (it was $14,861 in 2000)

Elgin city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $178,954 (it was $67,100 in 2000)
Elgin:

$178,954
OR:

$475,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $180,142; detached houses: $216,695; mobile homes: $97,606

Median gross rent in 2022: $930.

March 2022 cost of living index in Elgin: 87.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.7%
(11.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 38.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 26.7% for American Indian residents, 56.7% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Elgin, OR (2022)
    • 1,49192.8%White alone
    • 311.9%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 221.4%Two or more races
    • 140.9%American Indian alone
    • 130.8%Hispanic

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



According to our research of Oregon and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Elgin, Oregon as of June 01, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Elgin is 738 to 1.


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Ancestries: European (15.9%), American (13.2%), Irish (9.8%), English (7.7%), German (7.5%), Danish (3.0%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Incorporated in 1891

Elevation: 2716 feet

Land area: 0.99 square miles.

Population density: 1,727 people per square mile   (low).

Elgin, Oregon map

37 residents are foreign born (0.8% Oceania, 0.7% Europe, 0.7% Africa).

This city:

2.3%
Oregon:

9.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,749 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,551 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Kennewick, WA (74.2 miles , pop. 54,693).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northwest Clackamas, OR (228.1 miles , pop. 224,220).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (794.4 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Summerville, OR (2.6 miles),
Imbler, OR (2.7 miles ),
Island City, OR (4.1 miles ),
La Grande, OR (4.3 miles ),
Wallowa, OR (4.3 miles ),
Cove, OR (4.4 miles ),
Lostine, OR (4.9 miles ),
Union, OR (5.0 miles )

Latitude: 45.57 N, Longitude: 117.92 W

Area code: 541

Distribution of median household income in Elgin, OR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Elgin, OR in 2022
Elgin satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $103,500
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $120,200
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $117,400
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $127,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Elgin, OR residents
Average permit cost in Elgin, OR
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.4%
Oregon:

3.9%
Population change in the 1990s: +13 (+0.8%).
Most common industries in Elgin, OR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Wood products (17.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.2%)
  • Construction (7.7%)
  • Educational services (7.7%)
  • Health care (7.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Wood products (27.0%)
  • Construction (13.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (12.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.1%)
  • Educational services (3.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.4%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (14.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.4%)
  • Educational services (12.1%)
  • Social assistance (7.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.4%)
  • Wood products (6.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.0%)
Most common occupations in Elgin, OR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
  • Woodworkers (4.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (11.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.7%)
  • Woodworkers (6.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Cashiers (6.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Child care workers (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.7%)

Average climate in Elgin, Oregon

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Elgin, Oregon environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 62.1. This is about average.

City:

62.1
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.62. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 17.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.62
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Elgin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oregon state average. It is 1230% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 226.8 miles away from Elgin center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 361.5 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 351.0 miles away from Elgin center
On 4/13/1949 at 19:55:42, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK) earthquake occurred 247.5 miles away from Elgin center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 156.8 miles away from the city center
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW) earthquake occurred 246.2 miles away from the city center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Union County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Elgin topographic map

Amtrak station near Elgin:

  • 19 miles: LA GRANDE (2106 COVE AVE.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Elgin:

  • Eastern Oregon University (about 19 miles; La Grande, OR; Full-time enrollment: 3,127)
  • Walla Walla Community College (about 40 miles; Walla Walla, WA; FT enrollment: 4,263)
  • Lewis-Clark State College (about 73 miles; Lewiston, ID; FT enrollment: 3,199)
  • Columbia Basin College (about 75 miles; Pasco, WA; FT enrollment: 5,111)
  • Washington State University (about 89 miles; Pullman, WA; FT enrollment: 25,055)
  • University of Idaho (about 92 miles; Moscow, ID; FT enrollment: 10,416)
  • Treasure Valley Community College (about 117 miles; Ontario, OR; FT enrollment: 2,055)

Public high school in Elgin:

Public elementary/middle school in Elgin:

See full list of schools located in Elgin

Library in Elgin:

  • ELGIN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $42,333; Location: 1699 DIVISION ST; 16,531 books; 1,010 audio materials; 229 video materials; 27 state licensed databases; 17 print serial subscriptions; 1 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Elgin: Elgin Forest Service Station (A), Elgin Outlaw Raceway (B), Elgin Stampede Rodeo Grounds (C), Elgin Opera House (D), Elgin Municipal Court (E), Elgin City Hall (F), Elgin Rural Fire Protection District (G), Elgin Public Library (H), Elgin Public Works Department (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Gordon Creek (A), Phillips Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Elgin include: City Pocket Park (1), Tom McDowell Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Elgin Museum (104 North 8th St).

Hotels: Pinewood Bed & Breakfast (72333 Darr Rd), Stampede Inn (51 South 7th Avenue).

Union County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Elgin and their reported violations in the past:

ELGIN WATER DEPARTMENT (Population served: 1,725, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-24-2005), St Public Notif received (OCT-24-2005)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-02-2005), St Public Notif received (MAR-21-2005)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Oregon:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.5%
Whole state:

63.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.1%
Whole state:

8.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
9 people in other group homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Elgin (2011 data):

  • U.S. Bank National Association: Elgin Branch at 800 Alder, branch established on 1945/05/01. Info updated 2012/01/30: Bank assets: $330,470.8 mil, Deposits: $236,091.5 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, 3121 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp
  • Community Bank: Elgin Branch at 109 South 8th Street, branch established on 1999/09/20. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $360.5 mil, Deposits: $317.3 mil, headquarters in Joseph, OR, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 16 total offices, Holding Company: Community Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Elgin:

Marital status in Elgin, OR
  • Never married: 27.6%
  • Now married: 52.7%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 7.4%
  • Divorced: 9.7%

For population 25 years and over in Elgin:

  • High school or higher: 90.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 12.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.8
Oregon average:

11.6

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Elgin
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Elgin, OR (based on Union County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,15428
Other2,3858
Catholic1,2574
Mainline Protestant1,1159
None17,837-
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: 9
This county:

3.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.40 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

0.33 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Here:

1.62 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

2.01 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Union County:

2.43 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
Union County:

8.89 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.93 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Union County:

7.3%
Oregon:

7.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Union County:

24.3%
Oregon:

25.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

10.4%
State:

14.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Elgin:

49.3%
State:

49.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

45.5%
Oregon:

46.8%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.1
Oregon:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Elgin:

21.3%
Oregon:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Elgin:

10.5%
Oregon:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Elgin:

6.8
Oregon:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

34.9%
Oregon:

33.3%

General health condition:
This city:

56.1%
State:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

76.9%
Oregon:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Elgin, OR Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 3$18,067$72,2680$0
Judicial and Legal 2$8,677$52,0620$0
Parks and Recreation 2$8,059$48,3540$0
Financial Administration 2$16,150$96,9000$0
Local Libraries 1$6,175$74,1001$2,604
Sewerage 1$6,846$82,1520$0
Solid Waste Management 0$0 2$3,353
Totals for Government 11$63,973$69,7893$5,957

Elgin government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Central Staff Services: $239,000 ($140.26)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($1.17)
  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $373,000 ($218.90)
    Police Protection: $324,000 ($190.14)
    Sewerage: $300,000 ($176.06)
    Water Utilities: $249,000 ($146.13)
    Central Staff Services: $184,000 ($107.98)
    Parks and Recreation: $128,000 ($75.12)
    Solid Waste Management: $117,000 ($68.66)
    Libraries: $68,000 ($39.91)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $76,984,000 ($45178.40)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $15,000 ($8.80)

Elgin government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $329,000 ($193.08)
    Parks and Recreation: $133,000 ($78.05)
    Solid Waste Management: $33,000 ($19.37)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $4,000 ($2.35)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $551,000 ($323.36)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $104,000 ($61.03)
    General Local Government Support: $50,000 ($29.34)
  • Tax - Property: $386,000 ($226.53)
    Public Utilities Sales: $77,000 ($45.19)

Elgin government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $693,000 ($406.69)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $582,000 ($341.55)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $110,000 ($64.55)

Strongest AM radio stations in Elgin:

  • KWEI (1260 AM; 50 kW; WEISER, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)
  • KQQQ (1150 AM; 25 kW; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: RADIO PALOUSE, INC.)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KUMA (1290 AM; 5 kW; PENDLETON, OR; Owner: ROUND-UP RADIO, INC.)
  • KLBM (1450 AM; 1 kW; LA GRANDE, OR; Owner: GRANDE RADIO, INC)
  • KFLD (870 AM; 10 kW; PASCO, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KUJ (1420 AM; 5 kW; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: ALEXANDRA COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KGA (1510 AM; 50 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KONA (610 AM; 5 kW; KENNEWICK-RICHLAND-P, WA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KMAX (840 AM; 10 kW; COLFAX, WA; Owner: PALOUSE COUNTRY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Elgin:

  • KUBQ (98.7 FM; LA GRANDE, OR; Owner: GRANDE RADIO, INC.)
  • K208DB (89.5 FM; ENTERPRISE, ETC., OR; Owner: WALLOWA VALLEY TV ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • KZZM (101.9 FM; WESTON, OR; Owner: BUTTERFIELD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K234AD (94.7 FM; ENTERPRISE, OR; Owner: WALLOWA VALLEY TV ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • KCMB (104.7 FM; BAKER, OR; Owner: OREGON TRAIL RADIO, INC.)
  • KNLT (95.7 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KWWS (89.7 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KLRF (88.5 FM; MILTON-FREEWATER, OR; Owner: LIFETALK RADIO, INC.)
  • KGTS (91.3 FM; COLLEGE PLACE, WA; Owner: WALLA WALLA COLLEGE)
  • KRKL (93.3 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KUMA-FM (107.7 FM; PENDLETON, OR; Owner: ROUND-UP RADIO, INC.)
  • KWRL (99.9 FM; LA GRANDE, OR; Owner: KSRV, INC.)
  • KHSS (100.7 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: TWO HEARTS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KOLW (97.9 FM; MILTON-FREEWATER, OR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWHT (103.5 FM; PENDLETON, OR; Owner: KSRV, INC.)
  • KUJ-FM (99.1 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: ALEXANDRA COMMUNICATIONS)

TV broadcast stations around Elgin:

  • KFFX-TV (Channel 11; PENDLETON, OR; Owner: MOUNTAIN LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K41CP (Channel 41; ELGIN, OR; Owner: BLUE MOUNTAIN TRANSLATOR DISTRICT)
  • K43CP (Channel 43; ELGIN, OR; Owner: BLUE MOUNTAIN TRANSLATOR DISTRICT)
  • K47DD (Channel 47; ELGIN, OR; Owner: BLUE MOUNTAIN TRANSLATOR DISTRICT)
  • K45CI (Channel 45; ELGIN, OR; Owner: BLUE MOUNTAIN TRANSLATOR DISTRICT)
  • K21EK (Channel 21; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: BLUE MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • K26FE (Channel 54; LA GRANDE, OR; Owner: BLUE MOUNTAIN TRANSLATOR DISTRICT)

Elgin fatal accident list:

Oct 14, 1982 08:29 PM, 15thst, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Oct 31, 1976 02:40 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Oct 31, 1975 02:40 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 157ft / 48.1mTotal length
  • $831,000Total costs
  • 15,294Total average daily traffic
  • 3,215Total average daily truck traffic
  • 16,923Total future (year 2025) average daily traffic
New bridges in Elgin, OR - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 31960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Elgin, OR

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Elgin)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • Spout Springs Hwy 204 14.5mi Nw Of (Lat: 45.755417 Lon: -118.044389), Call Sign: WSZ506,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.160 MHz, 151.160 MHz, Grant Date: 02/20/2015, Expiration Date: 05/14/2025, Registrant: Reg 4 Fcca, 1104 1st Street, Steilacoom, WA 98388, Phone: (253) 831-3017

  • Lat: 45.755417 Lon: -118.044389, Call Sign: WNAQ588,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.460 MHz, Grant Date: 09/05/2014, Expiration Date: 10/03/2024, Registrant: Oregon Department Of Transportation, 455 Airport Rd. Se Building C, Salem, OR 97301-5375, Phone: (503) 881-2145, Fax: (503) 986-2899, Email:

  • Lat: 45.567083 Lon: -117.918250, Structure height: 0 m, Call Sign: WPUD998,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.987 MHz, Grant Date: 03/21/2012, Expiration Date: 02/13/2022, Cancellation Date: 04/16/2022, Certifier: Joe Garlitz, Registrant: City Of Elgin, Elgin, OR 97827, Phone: (541) 437-2252, Fax: (541) 437-0131, Email:

  • 90 South 21 Street (Lat: 45.564944 Lon: -117.932806), Call Sign: WPUF259,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.162 MHz, 462.212 MHz, Grant Date: 01/13/2012, Expiration Date: 02/20/2022, Cancellation Date: 04/23/2022, Certifier: Thom Dodge, Registrant: Boise Cascade, L.L.C., 1111 West Jefferson, Boise, ID 83728, Phone: (208) 384-7111, Fax: (208) 331-5811, Email:

  • Lat: 45.570167 Lon: -117.916167, Call Sign: WPZH564,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.560 MHz, 160.560 MHz, Grant Date: 01/12/2004, Expiration Date: 01/12/2014, Cancellation Date: 03/15/2014, Certifier: Michael W Bagwell, Registrant: Wheeler\'s Communications Co., 3400 West 6th, The Dalles, OR 97058, Phone: (541) 296-3500, Fax: (541) 296-1967, Email:

  • SPOUT SPRINGS, 23.3 Kms Northwest Of Elgin, Oregon (Lat: 45.756111 Lon: -118.043000), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 21.3 m, Overall height: 27.3 m, Call Sign: WQYA202,
    Assigned Frequencies: 45.6400 MHz, Grant Date: 07/27/2016, Expiration Date: 07/27/2026, Certifier: Robert L Reish, Registrant: Oregon Department Of Transportation, 455 Airport Rd Bldg C, Salem, OR 97301-5375, Phone: (503) 881-2145, Fax: (503) 986-2899, Email:

  • Lat: 45.562833 Lon: -117.924083, Call Sign: WRDY941,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.977 MHz, 159.570 MHz, 159.690 MHz, 159.705 MHz, 159.825 MHz, Grant Date: 08/23/2019, Expiration Date: 08/23/2029, Certifier: Dianne Greif, Registrant: Radio Licensing Services, Milwaukie, OR 97269, Phone: (503) 659-1240, Fax: (503) 794-3759, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Elgin)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: ENGINEERING & RESEARCH 415-C (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C75 SERIES (75 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3005H, N3005H, N-3005H, Serial Number: 3630, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 05/12/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 12/30/2019
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Jacob S Culver, Po Box 451, Elgin, OR 97827, Other Owners: Michael A Becker

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 15. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 31 took place in 2015, and the least - 1 in 2018. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Elgin, OR When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (48.2%), and Structure Fires (36.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Elgin, OR
    • 12248.2%Outside Fires
    • 9336.8%Structure Fires
    • 2710.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 114.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Elgin, OR
Most common first names in Elgin, OR among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1675.2 years
John1678.6 years
William1479.9 years
Donald1372.8 years
Mary1084.3 years
Margaret978.3 years
Robert970.1 years
George876.7 years
Ralph773.6 years
Earl779.9 years
Most common last names in Elgin, OR among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller1381.3 years
Scott1174.4 years
Kennedy1172.5 years
Follett1074.5 years
Hallgarth1077.4 years
Rysdam773.7 years
Moore781.1 years
Churchill672.2 years
Galloway679.3 years
Williams680.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Elgin, OR
  • 55.9%Utility gas
  • 25.2%Electricity
  • 15.4%Wood
  • 1.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.1%No fuel used
  • 0.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Elgin, OR
  • 57.2%Utility gas
  • 26.3%Electricity
  • 13.4%Wood
  • 3.1%No fuel used


Elgin compared to Oregon state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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