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Harney County

Population in July 2007: 583.
Males: 303  (52.0%)
Females: 280  (48.0%)

Median resident age:  38.6 years
Oregon median age:  36.3 years

Zip code: 97722


Estimated median household income in 2007: $37,223 (it was $29,531 in 2000)
Diamond:  $37,223
Oregon:  $48,730

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $332,440 (it was $181,300 in 2000)
Diamond:  $332,440
Oregon:  $257,300

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $506,191; Detached houses: $545,262; Mobile homes: $250,061; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $52,000

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Races in Diamond:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.0%)
  • Hispanic (6.1%)
  • Other race (2.4%)
  • Two or more races (1.5%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Diamond: 103.0 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 4212 feet

Land area: 6901.2 square miles.

Population density: 0.1 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Diamond

  • High school or higher: 84.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Diamond CCD

  • Never married: 21.0%
  • Now married: 65.8%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 3.1%
  • Divorced: 10.1%

21 residents are foreign born (3.2% Latin America).

This place:  3.2%
Oregon:  8.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Diamond:  0.4% ($700)
Oregon:  1.2% ($1,687)
Diamond satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Nampa, ID (137.1 miles , pop. 51,867).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northwest Clackamas, OR (249.2 miles , pop. 224,220).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (606.5 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Warner Valley, OR (7.1 miles ), Hines, OR (7.1 miles ), Burns, OR (7.2 miles ), Drewsey, OR (8.0 miles ), Paisley, OR (8.6 miles ), Lakeview, OR (8.9 miles ), Juntura, OR (9.0 miles) , Summit Lake, NV (9.3 miles ).

Latitude: 42.84 N, Longitude: 119.09 W

Diamond household income distribution Diamond home values distribution

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (71%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Construction (5%)
  • Transportation equipment (3%)
  • Educational services (3%)
  • Metal and metal products (2%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (43%)
  • Educational services (26%)
  • Health care (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
  • Social assistance (4%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (36%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (33%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (2%)
  • Carpenters (2%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (20%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (14%)
  • Secondary school teachers (9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)



Hospitals/medical centers near Diamond:
  • HARNEY DISTRICT HOSPITAL (about 54 miles; BURNS, OR)
  • LAKE DISTRICT HOSPITAL (about 80 miles; LAKEVIEW, OR)
  • BLUE MOUNTAIN HOSPITAL DISTRICT (about 109 miles; JOHN DAY, OR)

Political contributions by individuals in Diamond, OR

Airports located in Diamond:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Diamond:
  • CENTRAL OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 138 miles; BEND, OR; Full-time enrollment: 2,274)
  • OREGON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 148 miles; KLAMATH FALLS, OR; FT enrollment: 2,183)
  • BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 150 miles; BOISE, ID; FT enrollment: 12,033)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA-RENO (about 161 miles; RENO, NV; FT enrollment: 10,375)
  • EASTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY (about 180 miles; LA GRANDE, OR; FT enrollment: 2,192)
  • SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY (about 186 miles; ASHLAND, OR; FT enrollment: 4,424)
  • LINN-BENTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 213 miles; ALBANY, OR; FT enrollment: 3,057)
Public elementary/middle school in Diamond:
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Notable locations in Diamond: Grain Camp (A), Tom Jenkins Cabin (B), Tom Jenkins Ranch (C), Acty Cow Camp (D), Tommies Homestead (E), Adrian Place (F), Double O Station (G), Trout Creek Ranch (H), Grant Place (I), Tucke Place (J), Upper Crossing (K), Alkali Flat Corrals (L), Carl Smith Ranch (M), Carlson Ranch (N), W H Jones Ranch (O), Carter Homestead (P), Alvord Ranch (Q), Ward Place (R), Warren Stephens Homestead (S), Anderson Cabin (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Smyth Cemetery (1), Andrews Cemetery (2), Denio Cemetery (3), Rock Creek Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: South Chain Lake (A), Windmill Pond (B), Boyce Waterhole (C), Snip Waterhole (D), Deadbull Waterhole (E), Bradley Lake (F), Hay Lake (G), Empty Lake Well (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Little Blitzen River (A), Miranda Creek (B), Kiger Creek (C), Modesto Creek (D), Mosquito Creek (E), Little Fir Creek (F), Oliver Creek (G), Oreana Creek (H), Oriana Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Diamond include: Pete French Round Barn State Park (1), Frenchglen Hotel State Park (2), Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area (3), Pueblo Mountains Wilderness Study Area (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post offices: Frenchglen Post Office (A), Princeton Post Office (B), Diamond Post Office (C), Riley Post Office (D), Fields Post Office (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Round Barn Visitor Center (Historical Places & Services; 91555 Lava Bed Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Hotel: Hotel Diamond (49130 Happy Valley Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

 

Average household size:
This place:  2.6 people
Oregon:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  39.3%
Whole state:  65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  4.9%
Whole state:  6.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  14.8%
Whole state:  11.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  9.2%
Whole state:  5.0%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Diamond, OR



Diamond compared to Oregon state average:
  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Harney County Oregon:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (55%)
  • Wood (26%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (19%)


Religon statistics for Diamond

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsPresbyterian Church (USA)Conservative Baptist Association of AmericaChurch of the Nazarene
Adherents40.3%18.3%6.8%6.8%5.5%
Congregations18.8%12.5%6.3%6.3%6.3%
NameLutheran ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaInternational Church of the Foursquare GospelOther religions
Adherents4.8%4.7%3.7%2.4%6.7%
Congregations6.3%6.3%6.3%6.3%25.0%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


8.57% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($24,371 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.57%
Oregon average:  8.89%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Deschutes County, OR  1.10% ($33,731 average AGI)


8.65% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,794 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.65%
Oregon average:  7.91%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Deschutes County, OR  1.06% ($26,240 average AGI)


Strongest AM radio stations in Diamond:
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWEI (1260 AM; 50 kW; WEISER, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KPNW (1120 AM; 50 kW; EUGENE, OR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBSU (730 AM; 15 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • KPAM (860 AM; 50 kW; TROUTDALE, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KOTK (1080 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • KDUN (1030 AM; 50 kW; REEDSPORT, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KGRV (700 AM; 25 kW; WINSTON, OR; Owner: PACIFIC CASCADE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KEX (1190 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)





FAA Registered Aircrafts: 4
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182G (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3152S , Serial Number: 18255652, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 07/02/1964
    Registrant (Corporation): Hammond Ranches Inc, 46851 Hammond Ranch Rd, Diamond, OR 97722
  • Aircraft: HUGHES 269C (Rotorcraft, Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 64 mph), Engine: LYCOMING HIO-360 SER (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 58174 , Serial Number: 480685, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 05/31/1978
    Registrant (Corporation): Jenkins Ranches Inc, Barton Lake Ranch, Diamond, OR 97722
  • Aircraft: CESSNA A185F (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 92503 , Serial Number: 18503155, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 10/25/1976
    Registrant (Corporation): Jenkins Ranches Inc, Barton Lake Ranch, Diamond, OR 97722
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9356D , Serial Number: 18-6617, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 09/26/1962
    Registrant (Individual): Dwight L Hammond, , Diamond, OR 97722


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