The Town FilesIrrigon, Oregon
City in Morrow County · population 2,011 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $207,500
- Household income
- $74,336
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 31.3
Irrigon is a city of 2,011 people in Morrow County, Oregon. The median home is worth $207,500, below the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 78% of Oregon towns, easier by car than 76% of Oregon towns.
How Irrigon ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Irrigon is worth $207,500, below the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $74,336, which is more affordable than 98% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $794 a month. 82.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Irrigon | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $207,500 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $794 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $74,336 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 82.9% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Irrigon
| People | Irrigon | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.3 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.8% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.3% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.2% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 8.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.7% | — |
| Work from home | 0.7% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.6% | 92.4% |
Weather in Irrigon
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 26.0°F. About 8.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.7 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 46 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 122 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Irrigon since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. The strongest, an F1, struck on May 19, 2006 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 19, 2006.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on August 8, 2008.
Severe weather in Morrow County since 1996
Morrow County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2024 | Fire | FM-5514: Battle Mountain Fire Complex |
| July 18, 2024 | Fire | FM-5511: Lone Rock Fire |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4499: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3429: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Coastal Storm | EM-3228: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Morrow County
Morrow County had 6,978 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,417 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Irrigon itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Irrigon
5 public schools with 954 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irrigon Junior/Senior High School | 7-12 | 369 | 17.6 |
| A C Houghton Elementary School | K-3 | 223 | 13.1 |
| Irrigon Elementary School | 4-6 | 167 | 13.9 |
| Paterson Elementary School | K-8 | 138 | 11.5 |
| Morrow Education Center | K-12 | 57 | 19.0 |
Towns near Irrigon
- Umatilla, OR7.7 mi · 7,363 people · home $238,500
- Boardman, OR10.6 mi · 3,828 people · home $235,300
- Hermiston, OR10.7 mi · 19,354 people · home $266,700
- Stanfield, OR15.3 mi · 2,144 people · home $207,600
- Echo, OR17.5 mi · 632 people · home $173,100
- Benton City, WA25.5 mi · 3,479 people · home $355,200
- Prosser, WA25.5 mi · 6,062 people · home $314,000
- Kennewick, WA25.7 mi · 83,921 people · home $370,700
Irrigon questions
Is Irrigon, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Irrigon scores better for retirees than 2% of Oregon towns and quieter than 45%. 14.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.3).
How much does a house cost in Irrigon?
The median owner-occupied home in Irrigon is valued at $207,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,336, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $794 a month.
What is the weather like in Irrigon?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 26.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 8.8 inches of precipitation a year and 3.7 inches of snow.
Does Irrigon get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Irrigon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on May 19, 2006. The typical Oregon town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)