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Malheur County

Population in July 2007: 369.
Males: 185  (50.3%)
Females: 184  (49.7%)

Median resident age:  40.2 years
Oregon median age:  36.3 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $50,419 (it was $40,000 in 2000)
West Vale:  $50,419
Oregon:  $48,730

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $20,446
West Vale:  $20,446
Oregon:  $25,501

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $220,955 (it was $120,500 in 2000)
West Vale:  $220,955
Oregon:  $257,300

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $347,038; Detached houses: $397,056; Mobile homes: $75,909

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Races in West Vale:

  • White Non-Hispanic (93.0%)
  • Two or more races (4.0%)
  • Hispanic (3.5%)
  • Japanese (1.3%)
  • Other Asian (1.1%)

2008 cost of living index in West Vale: 84.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 180 feet

Land area: 25.5 square miles.

Population density: 14 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in West Vale

  • High school or higher: 88.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in West Vale CCD

  • Never married: 22.3%
  • Now married: 61.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.6%
  • Divorced: 7.2%

21 residents are foreign born (5.6% Latin America).

This place:  5.6%
Oregon:  8.5%

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

West Vale:  0.5% ($656)
Oregon:  1.2% ($1,687)
West Vale satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Nampa, ID (48.2 miles , pop. 51,867).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northwest Clackamas, OR (276.7 miles , pop. 224,220).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (685.1 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Vale, OR (2.5 miles ), Malheur Junction, OR (4.1 miles ), Owyhee, OR (4.1 miles ), Nyssa, OR (4.4 miles ), Brogan, OR (4.4 miles ), Ontario, OR (4.5 miles ), Adrian, OR (4.6 miles) , Fruitland, ID (4.7 miles ).

Latitude: 43.96 N, Longitude: 117.37 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 541

West Vale household income distribution West Vale home values distribution

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (36%)
  • Construction (21%)
  • Machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (9%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (8%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (8%)
  • Machinery (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Public administration (34%)
  • Gasoline stations (26%)
  • Accommodation and food services (15%)
  • Pharmacies and drug stores (13%)
  • Other transportation, and support activities, and couriers (13%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (26%)
  • Carpenters (16%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cashiers (26%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (15%)
  • Accountants and auditors (13%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (13%)
  • Bus drivers (13%)
  • Business operations specialists (11%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (11%)



West Vale-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Oregon state average. It is 61% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/27/1994 at 03:35:53, a magnitude 4.0 (3.6 ML, 4.0 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 61.7 miles away from West Vale center
On 10/4/2002 at 00:56:04, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 67.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/29/2005 at 13:50:15, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, 3.7 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 77.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/28/2005 at 05:27:32, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 78.2 miles away from West Vale center
On 9/28/2005 at 23:20:45, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, 3.5 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 78.9 miles away from the city center
On 10/2/2005 at 01:10:01, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, 3.8 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 79.4 miles away from West Vale center
Magnitude types: local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Hospitals/medical centers near West Vale:
  • HOLY ROSARY MEDICAL CENTER (about 20 miles; ONTARIO, OR)
  • WEISER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 33 miles; WEISER, ID)
  • WEST VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER (about 40 miles; CALDWELL, ID)

Amtrak station near West Vale:
  • 7 miles: VALE (FLETCHER CHEVRON STA., HWY 20) - Bus Station

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to West Vale:
  • BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 67 miles; BOISE, ID; Full-time enrollment: 12,033)
  • EASTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY (about 101 miles; LA GRANDE, OR; FT enrollment: 2,192)
  • WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 145 miles; WALLA WALLA, WA; FT enrollment: 2,812)
  • LEWIS-CLARK STATE COLLEGE (about 169 miles; LEWISTON, ID; FT enrollment: 2,213)
  • COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN IDAHO (about 174 miles; TWIN FALLS, ID; FT enrollment: 3,433)
  • COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE (about 186 miles; PASCO, WA; FT enrollment: 3,529)
  • CENTRAL OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 193 miles; BEND, OR; FT enrollment: 2,274)

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Average household size:
This place:  2.8 people
Oregon:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  56.5%
Whole state:  65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  6.1%
Whole state:  6.3%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  3.3%
Whole state:  11.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  0.0%
Whole state:  5.0%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in West Vale, OR



West Vale compared to Oregon state average:
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting 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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2004 Presidential Election results in Malheur County Oregon:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (63%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (17%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (10%)
  • Wood (10%)


Religion statistics for West Vale

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsChurch of the NazareneUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents44.2%22.1%5.0%4.1%3.3%
Congregations12.1%17.2%6.9%8.6%5.2%
NameAssemblies of God Charismatic Churches IndependentLutheran ChurchEpiscopal ChurchOther religions
Adherents2.6%2.4%2.1%2.0%12.2%
Congregations8.6%1.7%1.7%5.2%32.8%
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.


7.59% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,522 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.59%
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 Payette County, ID  1.34% ($27,584 average AGI)
from Ada County, ID  0.73% ($36,984)
from Canyon County, ID  0.73% ($24,984)


8.83% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,465 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.83%
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 Payette County, ID  1.64% ($40,350 average AGI)
to Canyon County, ID  1.31% ($31,170)
to Ada County, ID  0.83% ($29,254)


Strongest AM radio stations in West Vale:
  • KWEI (1260 AM; 50 kW; WEISER, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSRV (1380 AM; 5 kW; ONTARIO, OR; Owner: HBG-RADIO ONTARIO LLC)
  • KBSU (730 AM; 15 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • KBGN (1060 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CALDWELL, ID; Owner: NELSON M. AND KAREN E. WILSON)
  • KIDO (580 AM; 5 kW; NAMPA, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGEM (1140 AM; 10 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KFXD (630 AM; 5 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKIC (950 AM; 4 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: WESTERN PACIFIC, INC)
  • KIOV (1450 AM; 1 kW; PAYETTE, ID; Owner: ASSOCIATES COMMUNICATIONS OF IDAHO,)
  • KTIK (1350 AM; 5 kW; NAMPA, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)

Strongest FM radio stations in West Vale:
  • KJHY (101.9 FM; EMMETT, ID; Owner: CAPITAL WEST INC)
  • KWEI-FM (99.5 FM; FRUITLAND, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • K298AC (107.5 FM; ONTARIO, OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KIZN (92.3 FM; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKGL (96.9 FM; NAMPA, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KQFC (97.9 FM; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZMG (93.1 FM; NEW PLYMOUTH, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBSU-FM (90.3 FM; BOISE, ID; Owner: IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • KBSX (91.5 FM; BOISE, ID; Owner: IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • KCIX (105.9 FM; GARDEN CITY, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRVB (94.9 FM; NAMPA, ID; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KXLT-FM (107.9 FM; EAGLE, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KJOT (105.1 FM; BOISE, ID; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KTHI (107.1 FM; CALDWELL, ID; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KBXL (94.1 FM; CALDWELL, ID; Owner: KSPD, INC.)
  • KTSY (89.5 FM; CALDWELL, ID; Owner: GEM STATE ADVENTIST ACADEMY)
  • KSAS-FM (103.3 FM; CALDWELL, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLTB (104.3 FM; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

TV broadcast stations around West Vale:
  • KMBA-LP (Channel 19; ONTARIO, OR; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • K11MK (Channel 11; VALE, OR; Owner: CITY OF VALE)
  • K13NC (Channel 13; VALE, OR; Owner: CITY OF VALE)


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