97837 Zip Code, Hereford

Last updated: October 20, 2026

Crime Rate & Statistics

A

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Hereford

Summary: 97837 (Hereford, OR) Crime Rate (2026)

ZIP 97837, Hereford, OR has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime rate is 84% above the national average.

Data source: FBI UCR & local law enforcement data. Last updated: October 20, 2026.

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime High
Low 184 / 300 High
Violent Crime 150
50% above national avg
Property Crime 75
25% below national avg
City Ranking
0%
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Is 97837 a Safe Zip Code?

Mixed — the grade is relative, but crime is above the national average. Zip code 97837 in Hereford, OR has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 184, which is 84% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Hereford.

Looking at specific crime types, burglary is the most elevated concern (index: 184, 84% above average), while vehicle theft is the lowest risk (index: 8). Violent crime is a particular area of concern relative to property crime in this zip code.

Highest Risk
Burglary · Index 184 (84% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Vehicle Theft · Index 8 (92% below avg)

97837 Crime Breakdown

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

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
113 +13% Moderate
Assault
180 +80% High
Robbery
158 +58% High
Rape
148 +48% Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary
184 +84% High
Larceny / Theft
33 -67% Low
Vehicle Theft
8 -92% Low

97837 Crime Map

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97837 Demographics & Context

Population
211
Median Income
$58,125
Home Value
$174,532
Median Age
59
Pop. Density
1/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 13.5%
Graduate Degree 6.3%

Housing

82%
18%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 91.5%
Black 0%
Hispanic 4.9%
Asian 2.1%
97837 Crime Map
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Hereford Crime Statistics
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 97837, Hereford?

Zip code 97837 in Hereford, OR has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 184, which is 84% above the national average. Zip code 97837 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Hereford.

Is Zip code 97837 a safe neighborhood in Hereford?

Zip code 97837 has elevated crime levels with a safety grade of A. Extra caution is recommended, especially at night. The highest concern is Burglary (index: 184), while Vehicle Theft is the lowest risk (index: 8). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Hereford.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 97837?

The most common crime type in Zip code 97837 is Burglary, with a crime index of 184 (84% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 97837?

Zip code 97837 has a population of approximately 211. The median household income is $58,125. The median home value is $174,532. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 97837 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 97837's overall crime rate is 84% above the national average (index 184 vs 100). Within Hereford, 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.