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Prineville.
About
Life in Prineville
Prineville is a community of 11,187 people in Oregon. The median household income is $72,980, median rent runs about $1,355 per month, and median home values are around $425,900. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.
Prineville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.2%
Foreign-Born
5.4%
Broadband Internet
88.2%
of households
Population Growth
+11.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Prineville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Prineville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (68.8%), and 8.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.1%
of residents
65 and Older
19.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.4%
of households
Married Couples
45.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.36
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 11% below OR average
Rent, home values, and income in Prineville
In Prineville, rent runs 11% below the OR average, and home values are 11% below the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,686
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $427,488 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts above OR average
Unemployment in Prineville
Unemployment in Crook County, which includes Prineville, is 0.6 percentage points higher than the OR average.
Unemployment rate
Prineville: Crook County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Crook County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Prineville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.8 min avg
How Prineville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Prineville, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Roberts Field (RDM)
Small hub646k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 34% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in Prineville runs 34% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
240.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
747.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,767 national, 2024)
Prineville Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 4 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
33.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Crook County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Crook County, which includes Prineville, the most common type is heavy snow, with 4 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | Heavy Snow | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 9 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 5 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | Heavy Snow | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 4 | High Wind | Not estimated |
| 2020 | 6 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 8 | Heavy Snow | $35,000 |
| 2018 | 6 | Wildfire | Not estimated |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Crook County, county-wide
Air Quality28 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Crook County, which includes Prineville, is typically good — 266 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
28
Good Days
266
per year
Moderate Days
97
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Crook County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Prineville has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/47°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/35°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
10.3"
Annual Snowfall
8.8"
Hot Days/Year
31
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
166
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
73
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 1.06" |
| Feb | 48°F | 26°F | 0.80" |
| Mar | 55°F | 29°F | 0.91" |
| Apr | 60°F | 33°F | 0.76" |
| May | 69°F | 40°F | 1.38" |
| Jun | 76°F | 45°F | 0.85" |
| Jul | 87°F | 49°F | 0.40" |
| Aug | 86°F | 48°F | 0.36" |
| Sep | 79°F | 42°F | 0.31" |
| Oct | 65°F | 34°F | 0.95" |
| Nov | 51°F | 29°F | 1.22" |
| Dec | 42°F | 24°F | 1.33" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Prineville
Prineville has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
St Charles Medical Center Prineville
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Prineville
Prineville's student/teacher ratio is 19.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 16.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, 53 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Prineville
Prineville has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (53 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
53 mi awayPublic Libraries in Prineville
Crook County Library
175 Nw Meadow Lakes Dr, Prineville
Cities Near Prineville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Prineville FAQ
Is Prineville, Oregon affordable?⌄
Prineville's median rent is $1,355/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $72,980/year. Median home value is $425,900.
Is Prineville, Oregon safe?⌄
Prineville's violent crime rate was 241 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is below the national average of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 747 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Prineville, Oregon?⌄
Crook County, which includes Prineville, has an unemployment rate of 5.8%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Prineville, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Prineville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,355/month and median household income is $72,980/year. The median home value is $425,900. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Prineville, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Prineville is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from