Electric companies in Umatilla County, Oregon
Umatilla County, OR ranks 1st of 36 Oregon counties for ice storm risk, FEMA score 93.4. Umatilla County, OR has 80,087 residents. Umatilla County, OR: 3 utilities listed by EIA. Umatilla County, OR: home electricity prices of 9.84 to 14.02 cents per kWh.
Umatilla County, OR on the map
Umatilla County, OR darker: more storm events
Outage risk in Umatilla County, OR
Umatilla County, OR, NWS storm events 2015 to 2025: 210 in all, 262.2 per 100,000 residents of 80,087, rank 6 of 36 Oregon counties. Property damage in Umatilla County, OR: $81K.
Events by year in Umatilla County, OR
events a year, Umatilla County, OR
- 18'15
- 15'16
- 15'17
- 13'18
- 19'19
- 26'20
- 28'21
- 35'22
- 18'23
- 17'24
- 6'25
Events by type
| Umatilla County, OR | FEMA | Score | Rank | Events | Peak | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umatilla County, OR, thunderstorm and high wind | Relatively Moderate | 83.3 | 4 of 36 | 77 | 2020 (11) | $81K |
| Umatilla County, OR, tornado | Very Low | 13.0 | 9 of 36 | 4 | 2022 (2) | $0 |
| Umatilla County, OR, ice storm | Relatively High | 93.4 | 1 of 36 | 4 | 2017 (4) | $0 |
| Umatilla County, OR, winter storm and heavy snow | Relatively High | 89.6 | 3 of 36 | 91 | 2019 (18) | $0 |
| Umatilla County, OR, heat wave | Relatively Moderate | 86.6 | 12 of 36 | 24 | 2022 (12) | $0 |
Umatilla County, OR, no score or events: hurricane and tropical storm.
Electric utilities in Umatilla County, OR
| Utility listed for Umatilla County, OR | Type | Home price ¢/kWh | Yearly bill at 882 kWh | Share of Umatilla County, OR median income of $68,958 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umatilla Electric Coop Assn in Umatilla County, OR | Cooperative | 9.84 | $1,042 | 1.51% |
| Columbia Rural Elec Assn, Inc in Umatilla County, OR | Cooperative | 12.94 | $1,370 | 1.99% |
| PacifiCorp in Umatilla County, OR | Investor Owned | 14.02 | $1,484 | 2.15% |
Prices are statewide utility averages, not a county price.
Facts about Umatilla County, OR
- Residents of Umatilla County, OR, ACS 2023
- 80,08714 of 36 Oregon counties
- Households in Umatilla County, OR
- 28,1942.84 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Umatilla County, OR
- 67.1%18,930 owner and 9,264 renter households
- Median household income in Umatilla County, OR
- $68,95817 of 36 Oregon counties
- Housing units in Umatilla County, OR
- 31,6933,499 vacant or seasonal, 11.0% of the units
- Homes heated by electricity in Umatilla County, OR
- 59.2%16,693 homes, 10 of 36 Oregon counties
- Utilities listed for Umatilla County, OR
- 33 with a home price: Umatilla Electric Coop Assn, Columbia Rural Elec Assn, Inc, PacifiCorp
- Lowest home price in Umatilla County, OR
- 9.84 ¢/kWhUmatilla Electric Coop Assn, 29.8% below the highest
- Highest home price in Umatilla County, OR
- 14.02 ¢/kWhPacifiCorp
- Monthly bill gap in Umatilla County, OR
- $37between the two at 882 kWh, $442 a year, 0.64% of the Umatilla County, OR median income
- ZIP areas touching Umatilla County, OR
- 1397801 to 97886
- Outage-linked storm events in Umatilla County, OR
- 210NWS storm events, 2015 to 2025
- Homes built before 1980 in Umatilla County, OR
- 53.8%median year built 1978
- Flood claims in Umatilla County, OR
- 50NFIP 2015 to 2025, $1.5M paid
- Home energy burden in Umatilla County, OR
- 2.2%$1,224 a year on electricity (DOE LEAD)
Electricity price since 2015 in Umatilla County, OR
PacifiCorp charged Umatilla County, OR homes 11.15 ¢/kWh in 2015. Umatilla County, OR: 14.02 ¢ in 2024, 26% up. Umatilla County, OR: against 38% up for the Oregon average.
Umatilla County, OR: a 882 kWh month at that price. Umatilla County, OR: $98 in 2015, $124 in 2024. Umatilla County, OR: $1,484 a year, 2.2% of the $68,958 median income.
Umatilla: 10 yearly prices
| Year | PacifiCorp, Umatilla County, OR | Umatilla: Gap to Oregon average | Umatilla: Gap to U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015, Umatilla | 11.15 | +0.49 | -1.50 |
| 2016, Umatilla | 11.06 | +0.40 | -1.49 |
| 2017, Umatilla | 11.15 | +0.49 | -1.74 |
| 2018, Umatilla | 11.14 | +0.16 | -1.73 |
| 2019, Umatilla | 10.79 | -0.22 | -2.22 |
| 2020, Umatilla | 10.77 | -0.40 | -2.38 |
| 2021, Umatilla | 10.42 | -0.95 | -3.24 |
| 2022, Umatilla | 9.91 | -1.51 | -5.13 |
| 2023, Umatilla | 12.01 | -0.72 | -3.99 |
| 2024, Umatilla | 14.02 | -0.68 | -2.46 |
Umatilla County, OR: EIA-861 home prices, 2015 to 2024, not a Umatilla County, OR price.
CSVHousing and heating in Umatilla County, OR
Umatilla County, OR: 17,041 of 31,693 homes were built before 1980 and 6,162 in 2000 or later. Umatilla County, OR has 19,283 detached houses, 3,414 homes in 5+ unit buildings, 5,712 mobile homes, and 9,264 of 28,194 households rent.
Age of homes in Umatilla County, OR
% of homes by decade built, Umatilla County, OR
- 12pre-40
- 740s
- 1150s
- 860s
- 1770s
- 1280s
- 1590s
- 1200s
- 710s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Umatilla County, OR
| Umatilla County, OR | Value | State median | Gap | Rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umatilla County, OR, median year built | 1978 | 1978 | +0 years | 18 of 36 |
| Umatilla County, OR, built before 1980 | 53.8% | 53.7% | +0.0 points | 18 of 36 |
| Umatilla County, OR, built 2000 or later | 19.4% | 20.6% | -1.1 points | 22 of 36 |
| Umatilla County, OR, detached houses | 60.8% | 68.2% | -7.4 points | 32 of 36 |
| Umatilla County, OR, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 10.8% | 8.0% | +2.8 points | 10 of 36 |
| Umatilla County, OR, mobile homes | 18.0% | 14.4% | +3.6 points | 9 of 36 |
| Umatilla County, OR, renter households | 32.9% | 31.0% | +1.8 points | 15 of 36 |
| Umatilla County, OR, median home value | $256,100 | $369,300 | -$113,200 | 27 of 36 |
| Umatilla County, OR, median gross rent a month | $962 | $1,140 | -$178 | 26 of 36 |
| Umatilla County, OR, people per household | 2.70 | 2.38 | +0.32 | 4 of 36 |
Cost of living with electricity in Umatilla County, OR
Umatilla County, OR: electricity $1,224 a year per home (DOE LEAD), all home energy $1,774, 2.2% of $79,292 income. 27,422 households in Umatilla County, OR spend about $33.6 million a year on electricity and $48.6 million on all home energy. Lower-income homes in Umatilla County, OR ($23,031 a year) spend 6.6% of income, 2.9 times the all-home figure.
Energy burden in Umatilla County, OR
| Umatilla County, OR | Homes | Income | Power | Gas | Other | Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umatilla County, OR, all households | 27,422 | $79,292 | $1,224 | $418 | $132 | 2.2% |
| Umatilla County, OR, lower income | 8,526 | $23,031 | $1,079 | $315 | $123 | 6.6% |
| Umatilla County, OR, owners | 18,247 | $97,645 | $1,433 | $538 | $176 | 2.2% |
| Umatilla County, OR, renters | 9,175 | $42,792 | $810 | $180 | $44 | 2.4% |
Flood claims and flood insurance in Umatilla County, OR
Umatilla County, OR: 50 NFIP flood claims in 2015 to 2025, $1.5M paid, median paid claim $20,641.
213 of 29,501 residential structures in Umatilla County, OR carry an NFIP contract. 240 NFIP policies of any type were in force in Umatilla County, OR on 8 Sep 2026.
Umatilla County, OR: claims history, not an outage count.
Flood claims by year in Umatilla County, OR
flood claims a year, Umatilla County, OR
- 0'15
- <5'16
- <5'17
- <5'18
- 12'19
- 35'20
- 0'21
- 0'22
- 0'23
- 0'24
- 0'25
| Umatilla County, OR | Value | Median county | Rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umatilla County, OR, claims 2015-2025 | 50 | — | 7 of 21 |
| Umatilla County, OR, paid 2015-2025 | $1.5M | — | 4 of 21 |
| Umatilla County, OR, median paid claim | $20,641 | — | — |
| Umatilla County, OR, claims per 1,000 homes | 1.7 | 0.6 | 3 of 21 |
| Umatilla County, OR, homes with flood insurance | 0.7% | 1.0% | 24 of 34 |
| Umatilla County, OR, policies in force | 240 | — | — |
| Umatilla County, OR, repetitive-loss properties | <5 | — | — |
Umatilla County, OR: OpenFEMA NFIP, claims as of 8 Sep 2026, insured share as of 3 Aug 2026; counts under 5 are hidden.
Umatilla County, OR: flood claims by state, flood hub.
Climate and electric heating in Umatilla County, OR
Umatilla County, OR totals 6,123 heating degree days and 350 cooling degree days a year (1991-2020 normal).
For heating, Umatilla County, OR is the 15th coldest of 36 counties in Oregon: 6,123 against a median of 5,768. For cooling, Umatilla County, OR is the 6th hottest: 350 against a median of 212.
Umatilla County, OR is a cold-winter county, with 5,773 more heating than cooling degree days.
Umatilla County, OR: the 2016-2025 mean was 5,952 heating degree days, near the 6,123 normal (-3%).
Umatilla County, OR: 59.2% of 28,194 homes heat with electricity; 40.8% use gas, oil, wood or something else.
| Umatilla County, OR | Value | OR median county | Umatilla County, OR, rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umatilla County, OR, heating degree days, 1991-2020 normal | 6,123 | 5,768 | 15 of 36 |
| Umatilla County, OR, heating degree days, 2016-2025 mean | 5,952 | 5,640 | 15 of 36 |
| Umatilla County, OR, cooling degree days, 1991-2020 normal | 350 | 212 | 6 of 36 |
| Umatilla County, OR, cooling degree days, 2016-2025 mean | 444 | 286 | 6 of 36 |
| Umatilla County, OR, electric heating, ACS 2019-2023 | 59.2% | 54.0% | 10 of 36 |
Umatilla County, OR: ACS B25040, 28,194 homes; NOAA nClimDiv, retrieved 7 Oct 2026.
Analyst note on Umatilla County, OR
Umatilla County, OR touches 13 ZIP areas, 97801 to 97886, about 6,161 residents each. Umatilla County, OR counts 80,087 residents in 28,194 households. 16,693 of the 28,194 homes in Umatilla County, OR heat with electricity.
Household income in Umatilla County, OR is $68,958; 18,930 of its 28,194 households own. Umatilla County, OR has 31,693 housing units, 3,499 (11.0%) vacant or seasonal, and 9,264 rented homes. Umatilla County, OR logged 210 storm events for its 80,087 residents.
The median home in Umatilla County, OR dates from 1978. Homes in Umatilla County, OR pay $1,224 a year for electricity. Umatilla County, OR home electricity prices run Umatilla Electric Coop Assn to PacifiCorp, $37 a month apart at 882 kWh.
Bill and heat pump calculator, Umatilla County, OR
Compare Umatilla County, OR with its neighbours
- Union County sits 43 miles southeast of Umatilla County, OR, with 26,192 residents against 80,087 there, 159 storm events against 210, median home built 1972 against 1978, energy burden 2.6% against 2.2%, income $64,212 against $68,958.
- Morrow County sits 49 miles west of Umatilla County, OR, with 12,249 residents against 80,087 there, 105 storm events against 210, median home built 1980 against 1978, energy burden 2.9% against 2.2%, income $70,217 against $68,958.
- Grant County sits 76 miles south of Umatilla County, OR, with 7,238 residents against 80,087 there, 93 storm events against 210, median home built 1972 against 1978, energy burden 3.9% against 2.2%, income $59,800 against $68,958.
- Baker County sits 82 miles southeast of Umatilla County, OR, with 16,796 residents against 80,087 there, 38 storm events against 210, median home built 1967 against 1978, energy burden 3.2% against 2.2%, income $57,844 against $68,958.
- Wallowa County sits 83 miles east of Umatilla County, OR, with 7,532 residents against 80,087 there, 100 storm events against 210, median home built 1974 against 1978, energy burden 3.1% against 2.2%, income $65,559 against $68,958.
ZIP codes in Umatilla County, OR
- 97801
- 97810
- 97813
- 97826
- 97835
- 97838
- 97859
- 97862
- 97868
- 97875
- 97880
- 97882
- 97886
Oregon: home prices since 2001, planned plants. 604 MW planned in this county.
Questions on Umatilla County, OR
Umatilla County, OR: what do homes pay for electricity?
Umatilla County, OR homes paid 9.84 to 14.02 cents per kWh in 2024 across 3 listed utilities: $87 to $124 a month at 882 kWh, 1.51% to 2.15% of Umatilla County, OR income.
Umatilla County, OR: how many homes heat with electricity?
Umatilla County, OR: 16,693 of 28,194 occupied homes, 59.2%, rank 10 of 36.
Umatilla County, OR: median household income?
$68,958 in Umatilla County, OR, rank 17 of 36; 80,087 residents, 28,194 households.
Umatilla County, OR: outage-linked storms since 2015?
Umatilla County, OR: 210 NWS events, peak year 2022.
Umatilla County, OR: flood insurance claims since 2015?
Umatilla County, OR: 50 NFIP flood claims, $1.5M paid, 1.7 per 1,000 homes, 0.7% of homes insured.
How old are the homes in Umatilla County, OR?
Umatilla County, OR: median home built 1978; 53.8% predate 1980, 60.8% detached, 10.8% in 5+ unit buildings.
Umatilla County, OR: share of income for energy?
Umatilla County, OR homes spend $1,224 a year on electricity, $1,774 on all energy: 2.2% of $79,292; 6.6% for lower incomes.