Where is Hermiston, Oregon, USA?

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Where is Hermiston Located? - Hermiston is a city located in the Umatilla County of Oregon, United States. Hermiston lies between 35.9798734 Degrees North latitudes and 78.5097228 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Hermiston, Oregon

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Where is Hermiston?: The Google Map showing the location of Hermiston in the U.S. state of Oregon.

Where is Hermiston Located?

Hermiston is a city located in the Umatilla County of Oregon, United States. Hermiston lies between 35.9798734 Degrees North latitudes and 78.5097228 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Hermiston city is 19354 people and the city has a total area of 8.18 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Hermiston, Oregon Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityHermiston
CountyUmatilla County
StateOregon
State CapitalSalem
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude45.8404° N
Longitude119.2895° W
Elevation627 ft (191 m)
Land Area7.36 sq mi
Water Area0.02 sq mi
Total Area7.38 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)19,354 (2020 Census)
Population Density (per sq mi)2,630
ZIP Codes97838
Area Code541, 458
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8)
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code41-34000
Congressional DistrictOregon's 2nd Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Hermiston, Oregon

CategoryInformation
Airport NameEastern Oregon Regional Airport (Pendleton)
IATA CodePDT
PortPort of Umatilla (nearby)
Major HighwaysInterstate 84, U.S. Route 395, Oregon Route 207
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station is Pasco, Washington
Local Bus/Transit ServiceKayak Public Transit and Morrow County Transportation services
  • Interstate 84 – Major east-west interstate connecting Hermiston with Pendleton, Portland, and Boise.
  • U.S. Route 395 – North-south highway linking Hermiston with Kennewick, Pendleton, and central Oregon.
  • Oregon Route 207 – Regional highway providing access to Heppner and agricultural communities in northeastern Oregon.

Top Places to Visit in Hermiston, Oregon

Landmark Name Type
Hermiston Aquatic CenterAquatic Center
McNary Wildlife Nature AreaNature Preserve
Hat Rock State ParkState Park
Hermiston Butte ParkPark
Umatilla County FairgroundsEvent Venue
Oxbow TrailNature Trail
The Arc Umatilla CountyCommunity Attraction
McKenzie ParkPark
Pendleton Woolen MillsFactory Store
Columbia River Heritage AreaScenic Attraction

Driving Distances from Hermiston, Oregon to Nearby Cities

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
UmatillaOregon710 min
StanfieldOregon1015 min
BoardmanOregon2525 min
PendletonOregon2930 min
EchoOregon2020 min
KennewickWashington3440 min
PascoWashington3540 min
RichlandWashington4045 min
Walla WallaWashington511 hr
La GrandeOregon911 hr 30 min

Colleges and Universities in Hermiston, Oregon

Institution Name Type Level Notable For
Blue Mountain Community College – Hermiston CenterPublicCommunity CollegeWorkforce development and transfer programs
Blue Mountain Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and technical education
Eastern Oregon UniversityPublicUniversityOnline and regional higher education
Oregon State UniversityPublicUniversityResearch and agricultural sciences
Hermiston School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary public education

Waterbodies in Hermiston, Oregon

Columbia River, Umatilla River, McKay Creek, Cold Springs Reservoir, McKay Reservoir, Willow Creek, Hat Rock Lake, McNary Reservoir.

Golf Courses in Hermiston, Oregon

Big River Golf Course, Wildhorse Golf Course, McNary Golf Club, Pendleton Country Club, Horn Rapids Golf Club.

Hermiston, Oregon — Key Historical Facts

  • Hermiston was founded in 1907 as part of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's Umatilla Project, which brought irrigation to the surrounding farmland.
  • The city was incorporated in 1907 and quickly developed into an agricultural center known for producing potatoes, onions, watermelons, and other crops.
  • Expansion of irrigation systems transformed the surrounding arid landscape into one of northeastern Oregon's most productive farming regions.
  • During World War II, nearby military and industrial activities contributed to population growth and economic development across the Columbia Basin.
  • Today, Hermiston is one of eastern Oregon's fastest-growing cities, serving as a regional center for agriculture, food processing, healthcare, and transportation.

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