John Day
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Outdoors in John Day
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1900
On lower Main St, 1900
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About John Day
City in Oregon, United StatesJohn Day is a city located approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Canyon City in Grant County, Oregon, United States, at the intersection of U.S. Routes 26 and 395. The city was named for the nearby John Day River, which, along with Dayville, had been named for a Virginia member of the 1811 Astor Expedition, John Day. The city was incorporated in 1901. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 1,664, making it the largest city in the county.
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Housing in John Day
The typical John Day home is worth about $271,000, about the same as a year ago, 45% below the Oregon typical home.
Work & commute in John Day
Full picture →About one in 3 of John Day’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Long Creek (9%), Portland (5%) and Canyon City (5%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Health in John Day
Health Grade B
Healthier than 59% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 87% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Oregon
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in John Day
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 84% of U.S. communities.
Climate in John Day
Full climate →John Day has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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