The Town FilesNyssa, Oregon
City in Malheur County · population 3,198 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $204,300
- Household income
- $69,183
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 25.1
Nyssa is a city of 3,198 people in Malheur County, Oregon. The median home is worth $204,300, below the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of Oregon towns, easier by car than 96% of Oregon towns.
How Nyssa ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Nyssa is worth $204,300, below the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $69,183, which is more affordable than 96% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $916 a month. 63.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Nyssa | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,300 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $916 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $69,183 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 63.6% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Nyssa
| People | Nyssa | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25.1 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.1% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 40.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.9% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.1% | — |
| Work from home | 3.1% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 28.8 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.0% | 92.4% |
Weather in Nyssa
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 24.2°F. About 10.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.3 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 56 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nyssa since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. The strongest, an F1, struck on May 17, 1996 about 6.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 17, 1996.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on August 11, 2022.
Severe weather in Malheur County since 1996
Malheur County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2024 | Fire | FM-5516: Durkee Fire |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4499: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3429: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Coastal Storm | EM-3228: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| February 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1510: Severe Winter Storms |
Jobs and pay in Malheur County
Malheur County had 13,488 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,708 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Nyssa itself the ACS puts it at 7.4%.
Public schools in Nyssa
3 public schools with 1,126 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyssa Elementary School | K-5 | 513 | 16.0 |
| Nyssa High School | 9-12 | 345 | 17.3 |
| Nyssa Middle School | 6-8 | 268 | 14.1 |
Towns near Nyssa
- Ontario, OR10.2 mi · 11,645 people · home $236,300
- Fruitland, ID10.3 mi · 6,072 people · home $329,600
- Payette, ID14.4 mi · 8,127 people · home $276,500
- Homedale, ID18.3 mi · 2,881 people · home $238,000
- Middleton, ID22.3 mi · 9,425 people · home $403,100
- Caldwell, ID23.2 mi · 59,996 people · home $367,300
- Emmett, ID25.1 mi · 7,647 people · home $342,000
- Weiser, ID26.1 mi · 5,630 people · home $223,400
Nyssa questions
Is Nyssa, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Nyssa scores better for retirees than 7% of Oregon towns and quieter than 26%. 11.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 25.1).
How much does a house cost in Nyssa?
The median owner-occupied home in Nyssa is valued at $204,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,183, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $916 a month.
What is the weather like in Nyssa?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 24.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 10.2 inches of precipitation a year and 8.3 inches of snow.
Does Nyssa get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nyssa since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on May 17, 1996. The typical Oregon town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)