Cayuse, Oregon

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Population in 2010: 68.
Population change since 2000: +15.3%
Males: 26  (39.7%)
Females: 42  (60.3%)
Median resident age:

44.6 years
Oregon median age:

40.5 years

Zip code: 97801

Estimated median household income in 2022: $85,209 (it was $34,583 in 2000)
Cayuse:

$85,209
OR:

$75,657

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,749 (it was $13,311 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $186,170 (it was $87,500 in 2000)
Cayuse:

$186,170
OR:

$475,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $261,955; detached houses: $425,270; mobile homes: $54,986
March 2022 cost of living index in Cayuse: 83.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.2%

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  • Races in Cayuse, OR (2022)
    • 3967.2%White alone
    • 1220.7%American Indian alone
    • 58.6%Two or more races
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Ancestries: American (18.4%), German (12.2%), Scotch-Irish (6.1%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Land area: 2.88 square miles.

Population density: 24 people per square mile   (very low).

Cayuse, Oregon map

7 residents are foreign born (11.9% North America).

This place:

11.9%
Oregon:

8.5%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Cayuse CDP:

1.1% ($933)
Oregon:

1.2% ($1,687)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Kennewick, WA (46.1 miles , pop. 54,693).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northwest Clackamas, OR (196.9 miles , pop. 224,220).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (801.7 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Reservation, OR (0.7 miles ),
Kirkpatrick, OR (1.8 miles),
Mission, OR (2.2 miles ),
Adams, OR (2.5 miles ),
Tutuilla, OR (2.6 miles ),
Gopher Flats, OR (2.7 miles ),
Riverside, OR (2.8 miles),
Athena, OR (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 45.68 N, Longitude: 118.57 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 541

Distribution of median household income in Cayuse, OR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Cayuse, OR in 2022

Cayuse satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
Oregon:

3.9%

Average climate in Cayuse, Oregon

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Cayuse, Oregon average temperatures Cayuse, Oregon average precipitation Cayuse, Oregon humidity Cayuse, Oregon wind speed Cayuse, Oregon snowfall Cayuse, Oregon sunshine Cayuse, Oregon clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 58.0. This is better than average.

City:

58.0
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.82. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.82
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Cayuse-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oregon state average. It is 1278% 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 258.7 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 4/13/1949 at 19:55:42, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK) earthquake occurred 216.4 miles away from Cayuse center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 362.1 miles away from Cayuse center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 393.9 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 214.7 miles away from the city center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 MD, Depth: 32.2 mi) earthquake occurred 222.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Umatilla County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 3, Landslides: 2, Mudslides: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Cayuse topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Cayuse:

  • ST ANTHONY HOME CARE SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; PENDLETON, OR)
  • ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; PENDLETON, OR)
  • ST ANTHONY HOSP HOME CARE AND HOSPICE (Hospital, about 11 miles away; PENDLETON, OR)
  • PENDLETON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 12 miles away; PENDLETON, OR)
  • EASTERN OREGON TRAINING CENTER (Hospital, about 12 miles away; PENDLETON, OR)
  • EASTERN OREGON PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (Hospital, about 12 miles away; PENDLETON, OR)
  • AMBER VALLEY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; PENDLETON, OR)

Amtrak station near Cayuse:

  • 11 miles: PENDLETON (320 SW COURT AVE.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cayuse:

  • Walla Walla Community College (about 32 miles; Walla Walla, WA; Full-time enrollment: 4,263)
  • Eastern Oregon University (about 34 miles; La Grande, OR; FT enrollment: 3,127)
  • Columbia Basin College (about 48 miles; Pasco, WA; FT enrollment: 5,111)
  • Lewis-Clark State College (about 91 miles; Lewiston, ID; FT enrollment: 3,199)
  • Washington State University (about 100 miles; Pullman, WA; FT enrollment: 25,055)
  • University of Idaho (about 104 miles; Moscow, ID; FT enrollment: 10,416)
  • Yakima Valley Community College (about 113 miles; Yakima, WA; FT enrollment: 3,632)

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

Umatilla 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:

3.1 people
Oregon:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

86.4%
Whole state:

63.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.5%
Whole state:

8.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Cayuse:

Marital status in Cayuse, OR
  • Never married: 18.6%
  • Now married: 81.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Cayuse:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.3
Oregon average:

11.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Cayuse, OR (based on Umatilla County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic11,4026
Evangelical Protestant9,81675
Other5,10717
Mainline Protestant3,57524
None45,989-
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: 16
Umatilla County:

2.18 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 4
Here:

0.55 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.33 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 13
Here:

1.78 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.01 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
This county:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 58
Umatilla County:

7.92 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

9.93 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.8%
Oregon:

7.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

32.4%
State:

25.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Umatilla County:

16.9%
Oregon:

14.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Cayuse:

50.8%
Oregon:

49.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Cayuse:

47.0%
Oregon:

46.8%

Average BMI:
Cayuse:

30.9
Oregon:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Cayuse:

14.7%
Oregon:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Cayuse:

4.4%
Oregon:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.5
Oregon:

6.8

Overweight people:
Cayuse:

36.9%
Oregon:

33.3%

General health condition:
Cayuse:

54.5%
Oregon:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

78.6%
State:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Cayuse, OR Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Cayuse:

  • KUMA (1290 AM; 5 kW; PENDLETON, OR; Owner: ROUND-UP 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)
  • KTIX (1240 AM; 1 kW; PENDLETON, OR; Owner: KSRV, INC.)
  • KONA (610 AM; 5 kW; KENNEWICK-RICHLAND-P, WA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)
  • KWEI (1260 AM; 50 kW; WEISER, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KQQQ (1150 AM; 25 kW; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: RADIO PALOUSE, INC.)
  • KOHU (1360 AM; 4 kW; HERMISTON, OR; Owner: WESTEND RADIO, LLC)
  • KALE (960 AM; 5 kW; RICHLAND, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cayuse:

  • KUMA-FM (107.7 FM; PENDLETON, OR; Owner: ROUND-UP RADIO, INC.)
  • KOLW (97.9 FM; MILTON-FREEWATER, OR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRKL (93.3 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KWHT (103.5 FM; PENDLETON, OR; Owner: KSRV, INC.)
  • KUJ-FM (99.1 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: ALEXANDRA COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KUBQ (98.7 FM; LA GRANDE, OR; Owner: GRANDE RADIO, INC.)
  • KLRF (88.5 FM; MILTON-FREEWATER, OR; Owner: LIFETALK RADIO, INC.)
  • KZZM (101.9 FM; WESTON, OR; Owner: BUTTERFIELD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KNLT (95.7 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KHSS (100.7 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: TWO HEARTS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KWWS (89.7 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KGTS (91.3 FM; COLLEGE PLACE, WA; Owner: WALLA WALLA COLLEGE)
  • KRBM (90.9 FM; PENDLETON, OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KONA-FM (105.3 FM; KENNEWICK, WA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • K201DH (88.1 FM; PENDLETON, OR; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KEYW (98.3 FM; PASCO, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCMB (104.7 FM; BAKER, OR; Owner: OREGON TRAIL RADIO, INC.)
  • KXRX (97.1 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • K261CG (100.1 FM; PASCO, WA; Owner: NORTHWEST CHICANO RADIO NETWORK)
  • KFAE-FM (89.1 FM; RICHLAND, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Cayuse:

  • K59BO (Channel 59; PENDLETON, ETC., OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)

Cayuse fatal accident list:

Oct 12, 2016 05:30 PM, Cr-River Rd, Lat: 45.676078, Lon: -118.578986, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
May 29, 2012 03:55 PM, Cr-N Cayuse Rd, Lat: 45.688411, Lon: -118.580981, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 7, Fatalities: 5
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 52ft / 16.2mTotal length
  • 976Total average daily traffic
  • 190Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,496Total future (year 2025) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • MP 227.6, Mp 227.6, La Grande Sub (Lat: 45.678056 Lon: -118.551500), Type: Bant, Structure height: 4 m, Call Sign: WRFV918,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.410 MHz, Grant Date: 05/13/2020, Expiration Date: 05/13/2030, Certifier: Thomas J Mcgovern, Registrant: Prokarma, 222 So 15th St. Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 522-5068, Fax: (402) 346-6676, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Cayuse, OR
  • 43.8%Wood
  • 37.5%Electricity
  • 18.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Cayuse, OR
  • 100.0%Electricity


Cayuse compared to Oregon state average:

  • Median house value significantly below 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 significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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