Island City, Oregon
City · Population 1,131 · #156 in Oregon
About Island City
Set in the northeastern part of Oregon, Island City is a small town, home to 1,131 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Island City is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.98 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,154 residents per square mile.
📰 Island City News Today
- 1 dead following electrocution in Island City La Grande Observer · Jul 24
- Island City Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 28
- ‘This is when you really pray for rain’: Wildfire smoke blankets Eastern Oregon and much of the state - Oregon Public Broadcasting Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB · Jul 21
- 10202 White Birch Ln, Island City, OR 97850 Realtor.com · May 6
- Union County Farm Bureau Names Dennis and Karen Fenn as 2026 Ag & Timber Parade Grand Marshals Elkhorn Media Group · May 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Island City Unique
- The only place in America named Island City — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern Oregon, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Oregon — one of 426 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Island City
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- El Erradero — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Island City
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Island City
- Island City Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOregon
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,131
Rank in state#156 of 240
Land area0.98 sq mi
Density1,154/sq mi
Coordinates45.3358, -118.0492