Island City, Oregon
Island City is a city of 1,145 people in Union County, Oregon, founded in 1904.
Why visit Island City
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 13 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Liberty Theater, Eastern Oregon University, Anthony–Buckley House and Inlow Hall.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; December lows average 24°F.
Weather in Island City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Island City
Island City is a city in Union County, Oregon, United States. Its name originated from the city's location on an island between the Grande Ronde River and a nearby slough. However, the slough was later diverted, removing the city's island status. As of the 2020 census, Island City had a population of 1,144.
From the Wikipedia article Island City, Oregon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Liberty Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Former theater and movie theater in La Grande, Oregon, United States
Eastern Oregon University
School · 2.4 mi
Public university in La Grande, Oregon, USA
Museums and landmarks4
Anthony–Buckley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in La Grande, Oregon, USA
Inlow Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
University building in La Grande, Oregon
John Anthony House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic residence in La Grande, Oregon, United States
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U.S. Post Office and Federal Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic building in La Grande, Oregon, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes13
Chen's Chinese Cuisine
Restaurant · Chinese, Seafood, Sushi · 1.4 mi
2220 Island Avenue, La Grande
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.3 mi
2310 Island Avenue, La Grande
10:00-22:00
El Erradero
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
2711 Bearco Loop, La Grande
Mo-Su 11:00-21:30
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger · 1.3 mi
2312 Island Avenue, La Grande
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.5 mi
2212 Suite 420 Island Avenue, La Grande
Su-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr,Sa 10:30-01:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.6 mi
11625 Island Avenue, Island City
Mo-Th 08:00-03:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-04:00; Su 08:00-03:00
Taco Time
Fast food · Mexican · 1.5 mi
1612 North Portland Street, La Grande
Mo-Sa 06:30-21:00; Su 06:30-20:30
1 more on the map.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
Map of Island City
44 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 25°F | 1.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 27°F | 1.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 31°F | 1.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 35°F | 1.8 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 68°F | 42°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 49°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 54°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 53°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 45°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 36°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 1.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 24°F | 1.9 in | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for La Grande (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Union County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-09: Hagen Fire (Fire)
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Coastal Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
La Grande Municipal Airport (LGD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- La Grande 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Union 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Cove 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Elgin 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- North Powder 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Wallowa 30 mi northeast, about 48 min by car
- Enterprise 38 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Baker City 40 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Pendleton 44 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Walla Walla 52 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Island City vehicles, Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- City Hall - La Grande Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Anthony House (La Grande, Oregon), Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Liberty Theater - La Grande Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Anthony-Buckley House (La Grande, Oregon), Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EOU Admin Building distant - La Grande Oregon, Ian Poellet ( User:Werewombat ), CC BY-SA 3.0
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