97836 Zip Code, Heppner

Last updated: October 22, 2026

Crime Rate & Statistics

A

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Heppner

Summary: 97836 (Heppner, OR) Crime Rate (2026)

ZIP 97836, Heppner, OR has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime rate is 60% above the national average.

Data source: FBI UCR & local law enforcement data. Last updated: October 22, 2026.

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime High
Low 160 / 300 High
Violent Crime 133
33% above national avg
Property Crime 96
4% below national avg
City Ranking
0%
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Is 97836 a Safe Zip Code?

Mixed — the grade is relative, but crime is above the national average. Zip code 97836 in Heppner, OR has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 160, which is 60% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Heppner.

Looking at specific crime types, assault is the most elevated concern (index: 174, 74% above average), while larceny / theft is the lowest risk (index: 63). Violent crime is a particular area of concern relative to property crime in this zip code.

Highest Risk
Assault · Index 174 (74% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Larceny / Theft · Index 63 (37% below avg)

97836 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Heppner city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
127 +27% Moderate
Assault
174 +74% High
Robbery
96 -4% Average
Rape
135 +35% Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary
129 +29% Moderate
Larceny / Theft
63 -37% Low
Vehicle Theft
97 -3% Average

97836 Crime Map

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97836 Demographics & Context

Population
1,996
Median Income
$53,846
Home Value
$269,997
Median Age
50
Pop. Density
2/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 11.4%
Graduate Degree 5.7%

Housing

67%
33%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 91.2%
Black 0.1%
Hispanic 5.5%
Asian 0.4%
97836 Crime Map
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 97836, Heppner?

Zip code 97836 in Heppner, OR has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 160, which is 60% above the national average. Zip code 97836 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Heppner.

Is Zip code 97836 a safe neighborhood in Heppner?

Zip code 97836 has elevated crime levels with a safety grade of A. Extra caution is recommended, especially at night. The highest concern is Assault (index: 174), while Larceny / Theft is the lowest risk (index: 63). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Heppner.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 97836?

The most common crime type in Zip code 97836 is Assault, with a crime index of 174 (74% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 97836?

Zip code 97836 has a population of approximately 1,996. The median household income is $53,846. The median home value is $269,997. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 97836 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 97836's overall crime rate is 60% above the national average (index 160 vs 100). Within Heppner, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated October 2026.