Ascension Episcopal Church and Rectory · National Register of Historic Places
Cove’s story
122 years in pictures
1 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1904Cove is settled
CoveOR
A town of 651, settled in 1904. Public schools that outperform most of Oregon.
Photo: Finetooth · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
651
+12.3% since 2010
Typical home
$504K
+8.5% in a year
Household income
$83K
median
Median age
47.6
years
Jobs based here
97
A commuter town
What makes Cove stand out
The thing Cove does most differently from other towns.
Small town
651 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Weather
Forecast →51°
Mostly Sunny
H 81° · L 45°
Local news
All →- Elgin vs Cove - Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/01/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Oct 1
- Cove vs Powder Valley - Girls Middle School Volleyball 10/01/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Oct 1
- Monroe County sheriff warns of Holiday Cove Apartments rental scam41NBC News · Sep 30
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Cove. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Cove’s public schools outperform 95% of Oregon districts
The public schools Cove’s kids attend outperform 95% of Oregon’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cove Charter School | K–12 | 290 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OR on state testsAll 1 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Cove
Most working residents leave Cove for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are La Grande (27%), Pendleton (5%) and Imbler (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
6%work in town
Where working residents work
In Cove6%
La Grande27%
Pendleton5%
Imbler5%
Portland4%
14 mi
median commute distance
97
jobs based in Cove
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Cove has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
16″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–41°
Spring34–60°
Summer48–83°
Fall34–63°
Sep 26
typical first frost
May 11
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Cove is
Cove beats the Oregon average on 4 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
26 measures vs. Oregon
4 better16 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Cove | OR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 77.2% | 71.4% |
| More adults seeing a dentist | 68.3% | 64.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12% | 8.9% |
Grande Ronde Hospital
14.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with avalanches at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
52risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
AvalanchesInland floodingCold waves
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Housing
A typical Cove home is worth about $504K
The typical Cove home is worth about $504,000, up 8.5% in a year, close to the Oregon typical home.
$504KZillow home value
Typical home value
Cove$504K
Oregon$496K
+8.5%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave Cove for work
Where Cove’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
97jobs based in Cove
6%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Cove
City in Oregon, United States
Cove is a city in Union County, Oregon, United States. The population was 620 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1904
- Population
- 620
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,867 ft
- ZIP code
- 97824
- Area code
- 541
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