• City of Boardman

  • Boardman – Homesteaded in 1903 – Incorporated in 1927. Named for Samuel Boardman, Oregon’s first director of state parks

    Boardman offers visitors and locals alike many recreational opportunities such as boating, walking, biking, and fishing along the Columbia River, a well-manicured executive 9-hole golf course, a Pool & Recreation Center with indoor pool, climbing wall, double gymnasium and fitness center, as well as a nice selection of restaurants, motels, and RV sites.

  • Population Population

    County: Morrow County
    Region: Northeast Oregon
    City Population: 3,749
    County Population: 13,000
    City Operation:

    Elected Mayor, 6 City Councilors

    Climate Climate

    Semi-arid climate – warm and dry in the summer, cool and dry in the winter

    Lowest monthly average:

    27°F

    Highest monthly average:

    90°F

    Hottest month:

    July

    Coldest month:

    January

    Driest month:

    July

    Wettest month:

    December

    Average annual precipitation:

    13.91"

    Elevation:

    299'

    Income & Housing Income & Housing

    Per capita income:

    $19,142

    Median income:

    $57,056

    Housing units:

    1100

    Home ownership:

    61%

    Median home value:

    $128,219

    Households:

    861

    Persons per household:

    3.80a

    Utilities Utilities

    Electric:

    Umatilla Electric Cooperative Association

    Gas:

    Cascade Natural Gas Corp.

    Water:

    City of Boardman

    Sewer:

    City of Boardman

    Telephone:

    CenturyLink

    Public Safety Public Safety

    Boardman Rural Fire Protection District:

    (541) 481-3473

    Boardman Police Department:

    (541) 481-6071

    Morrow County Sheriff:

    1-800-460-8027 - Emergency 911

    Employment Employment

    Largest Employers

    Lamb Weston:

    		 1600

    Threemile Canyon Farms:

    500

    Tillamook:

    225

    Boardman Foods Inc:

    		 210

    Port of Morrow (POM):

    160

    Healthcare Healthcare

    Columbia River Health Services:

    Boardman (541) 481-7212

    Good Shepherd Health Care System:

    Hermiston (541) 667-3400

    Advantage Dental Clinic:

    300 Tatone Street
    PO Box 380
    Boardman, OR 97818 
    PH: 888-468-0022 FX: 541-481-9313

    Education Education

    Sam Boardman Elementary:

    (541) 481-7383

    Windy River Elementary:

    (541) 481-2526

    Riverside Jr/Sr High School:

    (541) 481-2525

    Blue Mountain Community College:

    (541)481-2099

    Washington State University, Tri-City Campus, WA:

    (45 miles)

    Eastern Oregon State College, LaGrande, OR:

    (100 miles)

    Columbia Basin College, Tri-Cities, WA:

    (45 miles)

    Transportation Transportation

    Highways:

    I-84 east/west route, local access

    Air:

    Boardman Regional Airport

    Rail:

    Freight

    Marine:

    Tidewater Shipping

    Mileage Chart Mileage Chart

    Portland:

    164

    Pendleton:

    45

    Heppner:

    46

    Kennewick, WA:

    37

    Walla Walla, WA:

    80

    Seattle, WA:

    269

  • Upcoming Events

     
  • The Loop

  • Serving Morrow County Veterans, Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and limited/no transportation. Ridership is available to any and all of Morrow County residents.

    Please note: the Loop is currently providing Essential Rides Only due to Covid-19 via their passenger vans and ADA vans. This includes medical, shopping, DMV and other social services. Drivers and passengers are required to wear masks.

    For more information, please visit The Loop's webpage.