The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Grant county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 67.8℉ and the average temperature in January is 26.3℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 26% and the area covered by water is 0.02%. The overall influence score for Grant is 9.
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Grant County is located in the Blue Mountains of Northeastern Oregon. It covers an area of 2,945 square miles and has a population of 7,445 (as of the 2019 US census). The largest cities are John Day and Canyon City.
The population of Grant County is predominately white (94.8%), with small American Indian and Alaska Native populations (2.2%) and other races (3%). The median household income is $38,594, lower than the state average of $58,808. Additionally, 28.1% of the population lives below the poverty line.
Agriculture is an important part of life in Grant County, with wheat, barley, hay, and cattle as some of the most common crops. In addition to farming, forestry, mining and tourism are also important sources of employment in the county.
The climate in Grant County is generally dry and hot in the summer months, with cold winters and occasional heavy snowfall. Temperatures reach an average high of 81 degrees F in July and an average low of 24 degrees F in January.
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