Harney County

Harney County is home to the communities of Burns and Hines - two charming towns with big personality. Harney County is located in southeastern Oregon and is the largest county in the State of Oregon.  The County has a diverse landscape with forests, sagebrush, lakes, streams, deserts and mountains. Harney County is open for business, travel, exploration, outdoor adventure, and recreation.

Living in this area has many unique features and opportunities.  Harney County is termed the "high-desert" because of its elevation (Burns is at 4,147 feet), and hence the types of vegetation and landforms that present themselves in some areas are desert like.  But the landscape and climate varies greatly in this area. There are forested, pine tree covered areas in the northern portion of the County with the Ochoco and Malheur National Forests. There are large sagebrush covered rolling hills and meadows in the bottom lands.  Many lakes, streams, and the Alvord Desert are in the southeastern corner of the County. A large wetland area known as the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Steens Mountain and other mountain ranges in the southern end that all add up to the tremendous and extraordinary variety of landscapes that are found here.  These features add to the quality of life that appeals to a wide range of individuals. The variety of landscapes also produces innumerable recreational opportunities. Other aspects that contribute to a positive and healthy lifestyle are the outstanding educational opportunities that are available through elementary, secondary and branch campuses of nearby institutions of higher education.

Burns is the largest community in Harney County.

 

 

 

Population

Total Population

7,526

Population
Growth Rate

-0.11%

Median Age

48

Diversity Index

31.600

Housing & Income

Households

3,216

Total Housing Units

3,706


Owner Occupied

2,408

Renter Occupied

808

Vacant

490

Median Home Value

$214,655


Average Home Value

$288,517

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.01%

Income Projection

Median Household

$48,978 $55,100


Average Household

$74,056 $84,745


Per Capita

$31,676 $36,746

Workforce

Total Businesses

422

Total Employed

2,784

Workers 16+

2,997

2023 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

62

Employed

797

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

48

Employed

382

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

42

Employed

308

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

32

Employed

289

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

20

Employed

233

2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

23

Employed

211

Some
High School

357

Graduated
High School

1,648

Associates
Degree

489

Bachelor's
Degree

521

Graduate
Degree

398

Average Commute Time

15 min.



Resident Commuters

2,877

Non-Resident Commuters

92

Drive Alone

2,039

Carpooled

300

Public

4

Work At Home

331