Nyssa, Oregon
Nyssa is a city of 3,240 people in Malheur County, Oregon, founded in 1903.
Why visit Nyssa
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails and 3 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Al Thompson and Son's Feed and Seed Company and Green Lantern Saloon.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; December lows average 24°F.
Weather in Nyssa
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Nyssa
Nyssa is a city in Malheur County, Oregon, United States. The population was 3,198 at the 2020 census. The city also holds the title of the Oregon city with the lowest median age at 25.1 years old. The city is located along the Snake River on the Idaho border, in the region of far eastern Oregon known as the "Treasure Valley".
From the Wikipedia article Nyssa, Oregon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Al Thompson and Son's Feed and Seed Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Nyssa, Oregon, USA
Green Lantern Saloon
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic commercial building and former restaurant and bar located in Nyssa, Oregon, United States
Hotel Western
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Nyssa, Oregon, United States
Vinsonhaler Blacksmith Shop
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Nyssa, Oregon, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes3
Churches and places of worship2
Saint Bridget of Kildare Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.5 mi
504 Locust Avenue, Nyssa
History
The area surrounding the city was originally inhabited by Native Americans. Northern Paiute and Cayuse frequented the area but had difficulty living in the relatively harsh climate. The original Fort Boise, established in the 1830s, is nearby to the southeast. The city was originally a shipping center for sheep and stock on the Union Pacific's main trunk line.
Experiments with growing sugar beets were begun in 1935 by R. H. Tallman, the Idaho district manager of the Amalgamated Sugar Company. Successful yields led to the first Amalgamated-designed and built factory, which began operation on October 9, 1938. The factory was located at 43.875298°N 116.990629°W / 43.875298; -116.990629, on both the Union Pacific Railroad lines and along U.S. Route 20.
From the History section of Nyssa, Oregon on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Nyssa
23 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 24°F | 1.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 27°F | 0.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 34°F | 0.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 39°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 54°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 62°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 59°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 49°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 38°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 1.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 24°F | 1.4 in | 2.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Nyssa (0 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
Malheur County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2024-07-22: Durkee Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Coastal Storm)
- 2004-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ontario Municipal Airport (ONO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Parma 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Ontario 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Fruitland 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- New Plymouth 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Payette 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Wilder 15 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Greenleaf 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Homedale 18 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Middleton 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Caldwell 23 mi southeast, about 37 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
- NyssaSunset, Bobjgalindo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oregon Trail Agriculture Museum - Nyssa Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Green Lantern Saloon - Nyssa Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vinsonhaler Blacksmith Shop 2 - Nyssa Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vinsonhaler Blacksmith Shop 1 - Nyssa Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hotel Western - Nyssa Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aerial view of Owyhee Dam showing ring-gate spillway - 01, Glade Walker, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, US Federal Government, Public domain
- ISS057-E-125477 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS057-E-125478 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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