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Notable locations in Elgin: Elgin Forest Service Station (A), Elgin Outlaw Raceway (B), Elgin Stampede Rodeo Grounds (C), Elgin Opera House (D), Elgin Municipal Court (E), Elgin City Hall (F), Elgin Rural Fire Protection District (G), Elgin Public Library (H), Elgin Public Works Department (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Creeks: Gordon Creek (A), Phillips Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Elgin include: City Pocket Park (1), Tom McDowell Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map
Tourist attraction: Elgin Museum (104 North 8th St).
Hotels: Pinewood Bed & Breakfast (72333 Darr Rd), Stampede Inn (51 South 7th Avenue).
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Union County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 32.1. This is about average.
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 23.9. This is about average. There were 21 monitors within city limits.
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.66. This is about average. There were 11 monitors within city limits.
Drinking water stations with addresses in Elgin and their reported violations in the past:
ELGIN WATER DEPARTMENT (Population served: 1660, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (OCT-24-2005)
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (MAR-21-2005)
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2000, Contaminant: Coliform
Past monitoring violations:
- CCR INADEQUATE REPORTING - Between OCT-01-2000 and NOV-01-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-01-2000)
- Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JAN-01-1994 and JAN-01-1998, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JAN-01-1998)
- 5 minor monitoring violations
- 3 regular monitoring violations
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 12.5%
(12.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 60.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 23.5% for two or more races residents)
Average household size:
| This city: | 2.4 people | | Oregon: | 2.3 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This city: | 67.5% | | Whole state: | 63.7% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This city: | 7.7% | | Whole state: | 6.3% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
- Gay men: 0.6% of all households
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Elgin, OR
9 people in other group homes
Elgin compared to Oregon state average:
- Unemployed percentage above state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
- Number of college students below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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Banks with branches in Elgin (2011 data):
- U.S. Bank National Association: Elgin Branch at 800 Alder, branch established on 1945/05/01. Info updated 2012/01/30: Bank assets: $330,470.8 mil, Deposits: $236,091.5 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, 3121 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp
- Community Bank: Elgin Branch at 109 South 8th Street, branch established on 1999/09/20. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $360.5 mil, Deposits: $317.3 mil, headquarters in Joseph, OR, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 16 total offices, Holding Company: Community Bancshares, Inc.
Educational Attainment (%)
School Enrollment by Level of School (%)
Most commonly used house heating fuel:
- Utility gas (58%)
- Electricity (22%)
- Wood (16%)
- Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
- Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)
2004 Presidential Election results in Union County Oregon:
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Religion statistics for Elgin (based on Union County data)
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 33.62%
| Here |  | 33.6% |
| USA |  | 50.2% |
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
| Name | LDS (Mormon) Church | Catholic Church | Conservative Baptist Association of America | Church of the Nazarene | United Methodist Church |
| Adherents | 20.7% | 20.3% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Congregations | 13.3% | 8.9% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 11.1% |
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| Name | Seventh-Day Adventist Church | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | International Church of the Foursquare Gospel | Other |
| Adherents | 4.7% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 24.2% |
| Congregations | 6.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 42.2% |
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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.
Food Environment Statistics:Number of grocery stores: 9 | Union County: | 3.64 / 10,000 pop. | | Oregon: | 2.03 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1 | This county: | 0.40 / 10,000 pop. | | State: | 0.33 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4 | Union County: | 1.62 / 10,000 pop. | | Oregon: | 2.01 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6 | Union County: | 2.43 / 10,000 pop. | | State: | 1.69 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 22 | Here: | 8.89 / 10,000 pop. | | State: | 9.93 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate: | This county: | 7.3% | | Oregon: | 7.4% |
Adult obesity rate: | Union County: | 24.3% | | Oregon: | 25.6% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate: | This county: | 10.4% | | State: | 14.2% |
| Local government employment and payroll (March 2007) |
| Function |
Full-time employees |
Monthly full-time payroll |
Average yearly full-time wage |
Part-time employees |
Monthly part-time payroll |
| Other Government Administration |
2 | $6,000 | $36,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Judicial and Legal |
0 | $0 | | 1 | $540 |
| Police Protection - Officers |
3 | $10,300 | $41,200 | 0 | $0 |
| Streets and Highways |
1 | $2,830 | $33,960 | 0 | $0 |
| Solid Waste Management |
0 | $0 | | 1 | $720 |
| Sewerage |
1 | $3,360 | $40,320 | 0 | $0 |
| Water Supply |
1 | $3,420 | $41,040 | 0 | $0 |
| Local Libraries |
0 | $0 | | 2 | $1,850 |
| Totals for Government |
8 | $25,910 | $38,865 | 4 | $3,110 |
7.16% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,959 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 7.16% | | Oregon average: | 8.89% |
0.15% of residents moved from foreign countries ($159 average AGI)| Union County: | 0.15% | | Oregon average: | 0.11% |
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
8.20% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,107 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 8.20% | | 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:
Strongest AM radio stations in Elgin:
- KWEI (1260 AM; 50 kW; WEISER, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
- KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)
- KQQQ (1150 AM; 25 kW; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: RADIO PALOUSE, INC.)
- KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- KUMA (1290 AM; 5 kW; PENDLETON, OR; Owner: ROUND-UP RADIO, INC.)
- KLBM (1450 AM; 1 kW; LA GRANDE, OR; Owner: GRANDE 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)
- KGA (1510 AM; 50 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- KONA (610 AM; 5 kW; KENNEWICK-RICHLAND-P, WA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
- KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
- KMAX (840 AM; 10 kW; COLFAX, WA; Owner: PALOUSE COUNTRY, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Elgin:
- KUBQ (98.7 FM; LA GRANDE, OR; Owner: GRANDE RADIO, INC.)
- K208DB (89.5 FM; ENTERPRISE, ETC., OR; Owner: WALLOWA VALLEY TV ASSOCIATION, INC.)
- KZZM (101.9 FM; WESTON, OR; Owner: BUTTERFIELD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- K234AD (94.7 FM; ENTERPRISE, OR; Owner: WALLOWA VALLEY TV ASSOCIATION, INC.)
- KCMB (104.7 FM; BAKER, OR; Owner: OREGON TRAIL RADIO, INC.)
- KNLT (95.7 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
- KWWS (89.7 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
- KLRF (88.5 FM; MILTON-FREEWATER, OR; Owner: LIFETALK RADIO, INC.)
- KGTS (91.3 FM; COLLEGE PLACE, WA; Owner: WALLA WALLA COLLEGE)
- KRKL (93.3 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
- KUMA-FM (107.7 FM; PENDLETON, OR; Owner: ROUND-UP RADIO, INC.)
- KWRL (99.9 FM; LA GRANDE, OR; Owner: KSRV, INC.)
- KHSS (100.7 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: TWO HEARTS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
- KOLW (97.9 FM; MILTON-FREEWATER, OR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KWHT (103.5 FM; PENDLETON, OR; Owner: KSRV, INC.)
- KUJ-FM (99.1 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: ALEXANDRA COMMUNICATIONS)
TV broadcast stations around Elgin:
- KFFX-TV (Channel 11; PENDLETON, OR; Owner: MOUNTAIN LICENSES, L.P.)
- K41CP (Channel 41; ELGIN, OR; Owner: BLUE MOUNTAIN TRANSLATOR DISTRICT)
- K43CP (Channel 43; ELGIN, OR; Owner: BLUE MOUNTAIN TRANSLATOR DISTRICT)
- K47DD (Channel 47; ELGIN, OR; Owner: BLUE MOUNTAIN TRANSLATOR DISTRICT)
- K45CI (Channel 45; ELGIN, OR; Owner: BLUE MOUNTAIN TRANSLATOR DISTRICT)
- K21EK (Channel 21; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: BLUE MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
- K26FE (Channel 54; LA GRANDE, OR; Owner: BLUE MOUNTAIN TRANSLATOR DISTRICT)
Elgin fatal accident list:
Oct 14, 1982 08:29 PM, 15thst, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Oct 31, 1975 02:40 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 6 meters (20ft)
Total average daily traffic: 2,000
Total average daily truck traffic: 200
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 2,300
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 9 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Elgin)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 6 - Lookingglass Hatchery 12.4 Mi Nnw (Lat: 45.707361 Lon: -117.842417), Call Sign: KNDN588, Licensee ID: L00023712
Assigned Frequencies: 151.160 MHz, 151.430 MHz Grant Date: 07/03/2002, Expiration Date: 08/25/2012
Registrant: State Of Dba Department Of Forestry Oregon, 2600 State St, Salem, OR 97310, Phone: (503) 945-7326, Fax: (503) 945-7320, Email:
- Spout Springs Hwy 204 14.5mi Nw Of (Lat: 45.755417 Lon: -118.044389), Call Sign: WSZ506
Assigned Frequencies: 151.160 MHz, 151.160 MHz Grant Date: 02/16/2005, Expiration Date: 05/14/2015
Registrant: Reg 4 Fcca, 1104 1st Street, Steilacoom, WA 98388, Phone: (253) 831-3017 - Spout Springs 14.5 Mi Nw (Lat: 45.755417 Lon: -118.044389), Call Sign: WNAQ588
Assigned Frequencies: 154.905 MHz Grant Date: 07/15/2004, Expiration Date: 10/03/2014
Registrant: State Of Dba Oregon State Police Oregon, 455 Airport Rd.Se Building C, Salem, OR 97301-5375, Phone: (503) 986-2909, Fax: (503) 986-2899, Email:
- Lat: 45.567083 Lon: -117.918250, Structure height: 0 m, Call Sign: WPUD998
Assigned Frequencies: 451.987 MHz Grant Date: 02/13/2002, Expiration Date: 02/13/2012, Certifier: Joe Garlitz
Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Salt Lake City, UT 84117-0503, Phone: (801) 278-9728, Fax: (801) 278-7239, Email:
- 90 South 21 Street (Lat: 45.564944 Lon: -117.932806), Call Sign: WPUF259
Assigned Frequencies: 461.162 MHz, 462.212 MHz Grant Date: 02/20/2002, Expiration Date: 02/20/2012, Certifier: Thom Dodge
Registrant: Boise Cascade, L.L.C., 1111 West Jefferson, Boise, ID 83728, Phone: (208) 384-7111, Fax: (208) 331-5811, Email:
- Lat: 45.570167 Lon: -117.916167, Call Sign: WPZH564
Assigned Frequencies: 160.560 MHz, 160.560 MHz Grant Date: 01/12/2004, Expiration Date: 01/12/2014, Certifier: Michael W Bagwell
Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 3 - Spout Springs 14 Mi Nw Of (Lat: 45.747056 Lon: -118.037694), Overall height: 27.4 m, Call Sign: WPJB481
Assigned Frequencies: 941.612 MHz Grant Date: 08/30/2000, Expiration Date: 10/24/2010
Registrant: Phone: (503) 813-6915 - 9 Mi N (Lat: 45.631250 Lon: -117.903528), Overall height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WPNF623, Licensee ID: L00015485
Assigned Frequencies: 6900.00 MHz Grant Date: 09/24/1987, Expiration Date: 02/01/2015
Registrant: Oregon Public Broadcasting, 7140 S.W. Macadam Avenue, Portland, OR 97219 - MT HARRIS, Near Mount Harris (Lat: 45.439944 Lon: -117.893556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 6.4 m, Overall height: 7 m, Call Sign: KOS36, Licensee ID: L00896575
Assigned Frequencies: 6234.30 MHz, 6234.30 MHz, 6234.30 MHz, 6293.60 MHz, 6293.60 MHz, 6293.60 MHz, 6352.90 MHz, 6352.90 MHz, 6352.90 MHz, 6412.20 MHz, 6412.20 MHz, 6412.20 MHz Grant Date: 03/13/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Certifier: Robert A Esty
Registrant: International Communications Group, Inc. D/B/A Corban Networks
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 16 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Elgin)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 4 - Aircraft: PIPER J5A (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 77 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 15NL , Serial Number: 5-1155, Year manufactured: 1941, Airworthiness Date: 07/07/1987
Registrant (Co-Owned): Rich Cason, Po Box 701, Elgin, OR 97827, Other Owners: Kathy Cason, Kenny Cason - Aircraft: CESSNA 177RG (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-360-A1B6D (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 33283 , Serial Number: 177RG0942, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 06/02/1976
Registrant (Individual): Irving S Sobel, Rr 2 Po Box 89j, Elgin, OR 97821 - Aircraft: AERONCA 11BC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 3368E , Serial Number: 11BC-1704, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 08/31/1955
Registrant (Co-Owned): P Rich Cason, Po Box 701, Elgin, OR 97827, Other Owners: Kenny P Cason, Kathy M Broash - Aircraft: WILSON JEFFREY B ESCAPADE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX SEE BOMBADIER (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 7078T , Serial Number: JAES C0042, Year manufactured: 2005, Airworthiness Date: 07/01/2005
Registrant (Individual): Jeffrey B Wilson, 74713 Yarrington Rd, Elgin, OR 97827
2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
| Most common first names in Elgin, OR among deceased individuals |
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
| James | 16 | 75.2 years |
| John | 16 | 78.6 years |
| William | 14 | 79.9 years |
| Donald | 13 | 72.8 years |
| Mary | 10 | 84.3 years |
| Margaret | 9 | 78.3 years |
| Robert | 9 | 70.1 years |
| George | 8 | 76.7 years |
| Ralph | 7 | 73.6 years |
| Earl | 7 | 79.9 years |
| Most common last names in Elgin, OR among deceased individuals |
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
| Miller | 13 | 81.3 years |
| Scott | 11 | 74.4 years |
| Kennedy | 11 | 72.5 years |
| Follett | 10 | 74.5 years |
| Hallgarth | 10 | 77.4 years |
| Rysdam | 7 | 73.7 years |
| Moore | 7 | 81.1 years |
| Churchill | 6 | 72.2 years |
| Galloway | 6 | 79.3 years |
| Williams | 6 | 80.5 years |
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