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Canyon City, OR

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Image credit: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives / CC BY 4.0
Population
644
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3,189 ft
Median Home Value
$200,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$804/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$73,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Canyon City

Canyon City sits in a rugged canyon just two miles south of John Day along Highway 395. It was founded almost overnight in 1862 when miners struck gold along Canyon Creek, quickly growing into the primary hub of Grant County. While the mining rush eventually quieted down, the town held onto its status as the county seat, giving this quiet community a rich historical backdrop and a steady foundation.

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Living here offers a small-town atmosphere with convenient access to everyday shops and services just up the road in John Day. As the seat of county government, Canyon City hosts local civic offices, Humboldt Elementary School, and the Grant County Historical Museum. With the Strawberry Mountains and Malheur National Forest practically in your backyard, residents have easy access to outdoor recreation alongside long-running community traditions like the annual '62 Days celebration.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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