Long Creek

Long Creek is an easy-going community with 220 friendly residents, nestled in a high valley of the Blue Mountains in Eastern Oregon. This is a place where small town life still exists. Where kids can be kids, where people wave and say howdy to neighbors and visitors alike, where things don’t cost an arm and a leg, and we aren’t afraid to turn a stranger into a friend.

Long Creek, a picturesque, rural community where recreational opportunities and natural amenities abound, and there’s no such thing as rush hour.

At an elevation of 3,700 feet, we have four distinct seasons. Winter brings snowfall for skiing, snowmobiling, beautiful snow capped mountains and an average temperature of 30 degrees. Spring time means lots of wild flowers, morel mushrooms, trout fishing and turkey hunting. Summers are mild and dry, with temperatures rarely above 90 degrees – perfect for hiking, camping, fishing, boating, swimming, horseback riding or just about anything in our great outdoors. It cools off some in the fall in time for deer and elk season, upland bird hunting, steelhead fishing, or just picking huckleberries.

Ranching, logging and natural resource based industries drive the local economy, but we’re also attractive to home-based enterprises, small businesses, telecommuters, retirees, families, and anyone looking for a simpler way of life.

Located right on Highway 395 in Grant County, we’re 40 miles north of John Day and 90 miles south of Pendleton. We’re secluded, yet still easily accessible to those who want to get away from the stress of crowds and to experience life the way it ought to be.

For more information, visit www.cityoflongcreek.com/

Population

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Population

Population2000201020252030
Long Creek228197157156

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Population by Age

Population2025
0-46
5-910
10-148
15-196
20-244
25-296
30-342
35-397
40-4414
45-497
50-548
55-599
60-6412
65-6920
70-7412
75-7915
80-843
85+8
18+128
Median Age55

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Population by Race

Long Creek2025
Total157.00
White Alone89.17%
Black Alone0%
American Indian Alone0%
Asian Alone0%
Pacific Islander Alone0%
Some Other Race3.18%
Two or More Races7.64%
Hispanic Origin6.37%
Diversity Index29.40

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Growth Rate

Long Creek2025 - 2030
Population-0.13%
Households0.00%
Families2.07%
Median Household Income-6%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020252030
Households96846868
Housing Units1151129292
Owner Occupied Units4653
Renter Occupied Units2215
Vacant Units2424

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Home Value

Long Creek20252030
Median Home Value$694,444$819,444
Average Home Value$735,272$871,415
<$50,00000
$50,000 - $99,99941
$100,000 - $149,99901
$150,000 - $199,99911
$200,000 - $249,99901
$250,000 - $299,99921
$300,000 - $399,99955
$400,000 - $499,99946
$500,000 - $749,99998
$1,000,000 +1417

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later0
2000-20094
1990-19991
1980-19899
1970-197923
1960-19692
1950-195918
1940-19493
1939 or Before24

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Income

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Income

Long Creek20252030
Median Household$55,602$40,000
Average Household$68,782$75,956
Per Capita$29,791$33,109

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Household Income

Long Creek2025
<$15,0005
$15,000 - $24,9996
$25,000 - $34,9997
$35,000 - $49,99913
$50,000 - $74,9999
$75,000 - $99,99910
$100,000 - $149,99912
$150,000 - $199,9992
$200,000+4

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+38
In-County Residents36
Out-of-County Residents2
Drive Alone11
Carpooled9
Public Transport0
Work at Home2
Motorcycle0
Bicycle5
Walked10
Other1
Less than 5 minutes8
5-9 minutes5
10-14 minutes6
15-19 minutes3
20-24 minutes0
25-29 minutes0
30-34 minutes3
35-39 minutes0
40-44 minutes0
45-59 minutes7
60-89 minutes0
90+ minutes4
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees49
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt0
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction0
Manufacturing0
Wholesale Trade5
  
Retail Trade18
  
Transportation/Warehouse6
Information0
  
Finance & Insurance0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing0
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv2
Legal Services0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt0
Educational Services0
HealthCare/Social Assist0
Arts/Entertainment/Rec0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs6
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin8
Auto Repair/Maintenance0
Public Administration Emp1

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Educational Attainment (25+)

Long Creek2025
<9th Grade5
Some High School9
GED3
Graduated High School36
Some College/No Degree42
Associates Degree11
Bachelor's Degree16
Graduate Degree1

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses16
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus0
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus0
Manufacturing Bus0
Wholesale Trade Bus1
  
Retail Trade Bus5
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus2
Information Bus0
  
Finance & Insurance Bus0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus0
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus1
Legal Services Bus0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus0
Educational Services Bus0
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus0
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus2
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus3
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus0
Public Administration Bus1

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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