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John Day

City in Oregon, United States

Overview

John Day is a small, friendly city in eastern Oregon, set where the John Day River winds through scenic valleys and mountain backdrops. It is known for its outdoor opportunities, close-knit community, and access to unique fossil beds and historical sites.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Oregon
Population
1,664
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
44.42°, -118.95°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
82
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,945
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
6.5°C
Summer Avg
17.1°C
Winter Avg
-3.0°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
-24.2°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
468 mm
Internet Speed
179 Mbps
Upload
116 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
4
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
250.0
Airport
JDA
Distance
2 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 67/100.

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