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Hermiston, Oregon

Population: 15,410
Located in Umatilla County

Community Pride and small town spirit characterize Hermiston. Situated on the northeastern edge of Oregon in the northwest corner of Umatilla County, Hermiston is centrally located between the major cities of Portland, Spokane and Boise. Its proximity to the recreation area of the of the Blue Mountains make it a favorite destination for those who enjoy fishing, hunting, and camping. In the winter, snowmobiling, skiing, sledding and snow tubing are popular mountain activities. The Columbia River, located six miles to the north of Hermiston, offers many water sports including boating, swimming, fishing and wind surfing. For hunters, Hermiston has pheasant, goose, duck and quail hunting in the local area. With 300 days of sunshine, Hermiston is a prime golfing area. Several flat 18 hole courses and a rolling 9 hole course are available.

Hermiston is the urban center for a highly varied and productive agriculture industry. Irrigated farms and ranch lands produce potatoes, alfalfa, corn, wheat, onion, carrots, asparagus, mint, peppers, fruit, beef cattle, sheep, llamas, buffalo, horses and the regionally famous Hermiston watermelons, as well as many specialty crops. Hermiston is home to a variety of light industries whose products include frozen food products, manufactured homes, plastic pipe, motor control panels, horse trailers, and metal specialties.

Hermiston has a very mild climate. During the summer months, the average high is 81 degrees and the average low is 52. During the winter months, the average high is 53 degrees and the average low is 32 degrees. The average snowfall is less than 9 inches.

Family focus and small town pride makes Hermiston a friendly place to visit, and a great place to raise a family.

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