North Powder, Oregon
City · Population 498 · #192 in Oregon
About North Powder
North Powder is a tiny community in eastern Oregon counting 498 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, North Powder is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.63 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 790 residents per square mile.
📰 North Powder News Today
- Northeastern Oregon town hit with state fine over wastewater violations - Oregon Public Broadcasting Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB · Jul 14
- Oregon DEQ issues 2 fines in North Powder La Grande Observer · Jun 25
- Years in the making, North Powder’s new library opens to the public, April 25 Elkhorn Media Group · Apr 17
- A week of firsts: American Exchange Project brings students to North Powder East Oregonian · Jul 17
- Baker County, North Powder students on EOU honor roll Baker City Herald · Apr 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes North Powder Unique
- The only place in America named North Powder — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern 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 19 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in North Powder
- North Powder Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in North Powder
- Dorion Historical Marker reviews ★
- Elkhorn Wildlife Area reviews ★
- Pilcher Creek Recreation Area reviews ★
- Thief Valley County Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in North Powder
- North Powder Charter School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOregon
TypeCity
Population (2024)498
Rank in state#192 of 240
Land area0.63 sq mi
Density790/sq mi
Coordinates45.0300, -117.9204