City profile
Prineville, OR
Crook County · Population 11,470
Prineville is a town in Crook County, OR with about 11,470 residents and a typical home value near $426,000. It is 28 miles from Bend, OR, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
mountain_alpine
Winter avg
32°F
Summer avg
66°F
Sunny days / yr
260
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$425,900
Typical monthly housing
$2,619
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
108
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.86%
- State income tax (top)
- 9.9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- None
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 34/100
Top hazards: Wildfire, Avalanche, Landslide
Nearest major airport
123 mi to Portland International Airport (PDX)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 24% Democratic / 74% Republican
Community
Population
11,470
Black population
1.2%
County
Crook County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke, earthquakes
Highlights
- About 11,470 residents
- Typical home value about $426,000
- 28 miles from Bend, OR
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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