Ione, Oregon facts for kids
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Ione, Oregon
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Aerial view of Ione
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| Motto(s):
Growing with Pride
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Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Morrow |
| Incorporated | 1903 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 337 |
| • Density | 444.01/sq mi (171.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97843
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| Area code(s) | 458 and 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-36400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410111 |
| website: https://cityofioneoregon.gov | |
Ione is a small city in Morrow County, Oregon, in the United States. In 2010, about 329 people lived there. It is part of the larger Pendleton–Hermiston area.
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Exploring Ione's Location and Surroundings
Ione is located at an elevation of about 1,089 feet (332 m) (or 332 meters) above sea level. It sits between the Columbia River to the north and the Blue Mountains to the southeast.
The city is found along Oregon Route 74. It is about 18 miles (29 km) (29 km) northwest of Heppner. It's also about 27 miles (43 km) (43 km) south of Interstate 84 (I-84). Portland is much further away, about 173 miles (278 km) (278 km) to the east.
Willow Creek flows right through Ione. This creek starts in the Blue Mountains and flows towards the Columbia River.
The city covers a total area of about 0.65 square miles (1.68 km2) (1.68 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Oregon Route 74 is part of the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway. This is a 130-mile (210 km) (209 km) long route. It connects I-84 near the Columbia River to the North Fork John Day River in the Blue Mountains. Part of this scenic route follows the Willow Creek valley through Ione.
Ione's Climate and Weather
Ione has a climate with warm, dry summers. The average monthly temperatures do not go above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C) (22 degrees Celsius). This type of weather is known as a warm-summer Mediterranean climate.
A Look Back at Ione's History
The community of Ione got its name in 1883. A landowner named E. G. Sperry named it after a girl called Ione Arthur. She was visiting the Sperry family at the time.
The first store in Ione was run by Aaron Royse. He also became the first postmaster when a post office opened in Ione in 1884.
In the early days, sheep ranching was very important in this area. Today, sheep ranching continues, but wheat farming and cattle ranching are also big parts of how the land is used.
Population Changes in Ione Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 223 | — | |
| 1910 | 239 | 7.2% | |
| 1920 | 439 | 83.7% | |
| 1930 | 283 | −35.5% | |
| 1940 | 262 | −7.4% | |
| 1950 | 262 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 350 | 33.6% | |
| 1970 | 355 | 1.4% | |
| 1980 | 345 | −2.8% | |
| 1990 | 255 | −26.1% | |
| 2000 | 321 | 25.9% | |
| 2010 | 329 | 2.5% | |
| 2020 | 337 | 2.4% | |
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Who Lives in Ione?
According to the 2010 census, 329 people lived in Ione. There were 132 households and 90 families. The city had about 506.2 inhabitants per square mile (195.4/km2) people per square mile.
Most of the people in Ione were White (86.6%). About 8.2% were from other races. About 11.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 34.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (61.4%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.49 people.
The average age in the city was 42.3 years old. About 24.6% of residents were under 18. About 14.6% were 65 years or older. The population was 52.0% male and 48.0% female.
Economy and Education in Ione
The Ione Community Charter School is located in Ione. This school serves about 200 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It is part of the Ione School District.
As of 2002, the biggest employers in Ione included the Ione Community School. Other important employers were in nearby Heppner. These included the Columbia Basin Electric Co-op, Miller & Sons Welding, and the Heppner Gazette-Times newspaper.
See also
In Spanish: Ione (Oregón) para niños
