Heppner, Oregon
City · Population 1,119 · #158 in Oregon
About Heppner
Set in the northeastern part of Oregon, Heppner is a small town counting 1,119 people who proudly call it home.
Heppner holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.23 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 910 residents per square mile.
📰 Heppner News Today
- Heppner High School (OR) Football MaxPreps · Aug 5
- Eastern Oregon state Rep. Greg Smith will pay $12K to settle latest ethics violations - Oregon Public Broadcasting Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB · Aug 7
- OTPR, MoCo Jackpot Rodeo rides into Heppner Hermiston Herald · Aug 4
- Heppner Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- St. Paul vs Heppner Football - Sep 4, 2026 Sports Illustrated · Aug 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Heppner Unique
- The only place in America named Heppner — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern Oregon, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Oregon — one of 426 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 25 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Willow Creek Water Park · Water park
- Morrow County Agricultural Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Heppner
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Heppner
- Heppner Elementary School
- Heppner Junior/Senior High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Pioneer Memorial Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOregon
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,119
Rank in state#158 of 240
Land area1.23 sq mi
Density910/sq mi
Coordinates45.3529, -119.5606