Demographics

Population
	1990	2000	2005	2006
City of Canyon City	648	699	650	660
Grant County	7,853	7,935	7,685	7,630

Sources: 1990, 2000 US Census; 2205, 2006 Center for Population Research and Census, Portland State University. 0 indicates data is unavailable.

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Grant County	4,528 sq miles Â	2	persons/sq mile	Sources: figures based on 2006 PSU population estimates;
				Oregon Bluebook county square mileage

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Community Age Groups

	1970	1980	1990	2000
Under 5 years	0	0	50	49
5-19 years	0	0	177	161
20-44 years	0	0	241	234
45-64 years	0	0	153	137
65+ years	0	0	64	88
Median Age	0	0	33	35.4

Source: US Census, 0 or N/A indicates data is not available. Median value is the middle value, not an average.

Housing

Total Housing Units	1970	1980	1990	2000	Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing, 2000
City of Canyon City	180	256	285	289	$81,800
Grant County	2,043	3,110	3,774	4,004	$79,700

City of Canyon City 2000 Housing Breakout:						Also visit Housing and Community Services Web Site:
Vacancy Rate:	12.11%		Median Owner Cost
Owner Occupied:	176		(mortgaged):	$725
Renter Occupied:	81		Median Gross Rent:	$471

Source: US Census. Median value is the middle value, not an average.

Economic Development and Employment

Principal Industries of the County(ies):
Grant County—Forestry, livestock, recreation and tourism

Source: Oregon Employment Department, Covered Employment and Payroll Reports, 1998

Agricultural Products of the Area (Top 3 largest gross farm sales):
Grant County—Cattle and calves, specialty products, hays and forage

Source: Oregon State University, Extension Economic Information Office

Total Number of Manufacturing Companies in the County:

Grant County

46

Source: Oregon Employment Department, Covered Employment and Payroll Reports, 1998

Total Number of Manufacturing Companies in the City: 0
Source: City Administration

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Economic Indicators

					Grant County		Oregon
					2001	2002	2000	2001	2002
Population					7,800	7,750	3,421,399	3,471,700	3,504,700
Labor Force					3,769	3,770	1,802,938	1,793,773	1,840,133
Total Employment							1,715,453	1,679,914	1,701,390
Unemployment					387	378	87,485	113,859	138,743
Unemployment Rate					10.3%	10%	4.9%	6.3%	7.5%
Non-Farm Payroll Employment					2,670	2,640	1,606,800	1,596,100	1,572,500
Total Covered Employment					2,725	2,697	1,607,944	1,596,943	1,573,083
Total Covered Payroll ($ thousands county/ $ millions state)					$66,739	$69,603	$52,701	$53,021	$52,989
Ave. Annual Payroll Per Employee					$24,492	$25,808	$32,776	$33,202	$33,684
Number of Business Units					345	344	108,432	111,353	113,097
Total Personal Income ($ millions)					$179,195	$185,679	$94,999	$98,500	$101,358
Annual Per Capita Personal Income					$	$24,967	$27,649	$28,400	28,792
Assessed Value of Property ($ millions)					$0	$420	$198,911	$210,435	$219,878
Residential Construction   Building Permits   Value ($ thousands)					0 $0	0 N/A	19,877 $2,533	21,049 $2,985	22,186 $3,347
Travel Expenditures ($ millions)					$0	$11,100	$6,133	$6,128	$6,208
Travel-Related Employment					0	270	89,800	91,100	90,200

 Preliminary Data
Sources: Oregon Employment Department; Center for Population Research & Census, PSU; U.S. Census Bureau; Bureau of Economic Analysis; Oregon Tourism Commission; Oregon Department of Revenue; Oregon Economic and Community Development Department.

5 Largest Employers, Public and Private as of November, 2002

Employer—Product/Service	Number of Employees
Grant County—Courthouse, Jail, Road & Health Departments	110
School District #3—Humbolt Elementary School & District Office	46
Grayback Forestry Inc. —Reforestation and Fire Supression	40
Jackson Oil Inc. —Texaco Station and Mini Mart and Business Office	13
Oregon State Highway Department —Maintenance Shop	11

Source: City Administration

Oregon Employment Labor Market Information

This link takes you to the Oregon Employment Department, Labor Market Analysis database. County information can be obtained here. —Click on Regional Information.

Local and Regional Economic Development Organizations

Town of Canyon City—
GEODC Greater Eastern Oregon Development Corp.
Grant County Economic Development Coordinator
G.R.E.A.T. Grant Resource Enhancement Action Team
SRA Southeast Regional Alliance
Economic & Community Development Department Regional Development Officer—

Source: City Administration, local chamber of commerce, Oregon Economic and Community Development Department

Education/Workforce

Public and Private Schools K–12

Public School District:
Grant School District 3


Other Schools in the School District (Private, Parochial)
To see if there are private and/or parochial schools in this district please visit

Source: Oregon Department of Education

Oregon Community Colleges and Public Universities

For a list of public and private educational institutions in Oregon visit .

Workforce

Oregon Economic and Community Development Department Workforce Advocate 503–986–0207, or visit . Locate local workforce assistance at .

Financial Information

Financial Institutions

Commercial Banks: 0   Savings and Loans: 0   Credit Unions: 0

Source: City Administration

Taxes

Sales Tax Oregon has no general sales tax.

Property Tax
Property—Who pays? Owners of real and business personal property, according to the assessed value of taxable residential, commercial, farm, industrial, utility and timber property.

County assessors use permanent rates set for all taxing districts in fiscal year 1997–98, when taxes were significantly reduced with a statewide average 17 percent cut in tax levies. Certain types of levies are outside this reduction. The tax rates cannot exceed $15 per $1,000 of real market value. For 1997–98, all property was valued by county assessors at 90 percent of the July 1, 1995, levels. For subsequent years, assessed values are limited to a 3 percent annual growth rate. Construction since July 1, 1995, is valued at the average rate of similar properties in the area. Business personal property requires annual filing. One–third payment is due by November 15. If fully paid by November 15, a 3 percent discount is allowed. Special exemptions, tax relief programs and deferrals are available. For more information contact the Grant County assessor’s office at 541–575–0107.

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Tax rates are representative of the largest tax code in the city. The rates are expressed as tax liability per $1,000 of assessed property value.

	Grant County
Average Compressed Tax Rate 1997-98	$14.85
Average Compressed Tax Rate 1998-99	$14.51
Average 1999 Housing Value	$38,258
Ave Res Property Tax Paid on Ave House 1997-98	$0
Ave Res Property Tax Paid on Ave House 1998-99	$555.12
Average School rate 1998-99 . . . . . . . . $5.40
Average Non-School Rate 1998-99. . . . $13.65
Average City Rate 1998-99 . . . . . . . . . $6.31

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Business Taxes
Property—see above

Income—Corporations doing or authorized to do business in Oregon pay excise tax. Corporations not doing or authorized to do business, but having income from an Oregon source, pay income tax. For more information contact the Oregon Department of Revenue, 955 Center St., NE, Salem, OR 97301, 503–378–4988, .

Unemployment Insurance—Employers pay this. For 2002, new employers are assigned a fixed rate of 3 percent of taxable wage base. Tax rates for existing employers are based on employers' experience and range from 1 percent to 5.4 percent of taxable wage base. Taxes are paid quarterly and are due by the end of the month following the quarter. In 2002, the tax is paid on the first $25,000 of wages paid to each employee. The rate schedule in effect depends on the balance in the Trust Fund as of August 31 each year and the amount of revenue needed to maintain the balance at a level adequate to pay benefits. For more information contact the Oregon Employment Department, 875 Union St., NE, Salem, OR 97301, 503–947–1488, web .

Utilities, Railroad, Weight-mile—Who pays? All railroads and investor-owned utilities operating with the state pay an annual fee. For-hire and private motor carriers operating into, within and through the state pay weight-mile taxes. Rates—limit of .25 percent of gross operating revenues of investor-owned utilities; .25 percent charged on 2002 revenues. Limit of .35 percent on gross operating revenues of railroads; .267 percent charged in 2002 revenues. Applications, plate fees and per-mile rates dependent on declared combined weight of vehicle. For more information contact the Oregon Public Utility Commission, 550 Capitol St., NE, Suite 215, Salem, OR 97301–2551, 503–378–6611, web ; Oregon Department of Transportation, Rail Section, 555 13th St., NE, Salem, OR 97310–1333, 503–986–4125, web ; Oregon Department of Transportation, Motor Carrier Transport Branch, 550 Capitol St., NE, Salem, OR 97301–3871, 503–378–6699, web .


Incentives
Oregon's

Other incentives: Enterprise Zone


Miscellaneous
Motor Vehicle Licensing, Driver Licensing, Fuels—Who pays? Owners and operators of motor vehicles. Oil companies importing fuels. Truckers using Oregon highways. Fees—Registration fees, driver license fees and renewals (contact the Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services division 503–945–5000, web

Hunting and Fishing Licenses—contact Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, PO Box 59, Portland, OR 97207, general information 503–872–5268, licenses/tags/permits 503–872–5275, web .

Amusement Device Tax—An excise tax is imposed upon every person who operates an amusement device in Oregon. An amusement device is a video lottery game terminal. More information from the Oregon Lottery Commission, 500 Airport Rd SE, Salem, 97301, web .

Emergency Communications (9–1–1) Tax—Telephone companies providing local exchange access services in Oregon Collect this tax from their customers. The tax, which is $0.75 per line per month, is reported and paid quarterly. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web .

Hazardous Substance Fee—Paid by possessors of nonpetroleum hazardous substance. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web .

Petroleum Load Fee—Paid by petroleum suppliers and importers to Oregon. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web .

Timber Severance Tax—Paid by timber owners on harvested timber’s value. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web .

Forest Products Harvest Tax—Paid on timber cut from any land in Oregon. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web .

Dry Cleaning Tax—Paid by operators of dry cleaning facilities. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web .

Alcoholic Beverages—Manufacturers and/or import wholesalers of malt beverages and wines pay a privilege tax. Manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers of distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines pay license fees. Employees who serve alcoholic beverages pay for service permits. For more information contact the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, PO Box 22297, Portland, OR 97222, 503–872–5000 or 1–800–452–6522 (in Oregon), web .

Tobacco Products—Cigarette and tobacco products distributors are required to purchase tax stamps for cigarettes or pay a percentage of the wholesale price on other tobacco products. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web .

Transit Payroll Tax–paid by employers in the Tri-Met (Portland area) and Lane Transit District (Eugene) for mass transit systems. Administered by the Department of Revenue, web .

Many local governments in Oregon collect other taxes, such as hotel-motel taxes. Contact the city or county in which you are interested for more complete information about taxes in that area.

Source: Oregon Department of Revenue, “A Summary of Taxes,” January 2002; County information–County Assessor’s Office

Community Services and Resources

Public Safety/Emergency Services

Fire Station(s) serving community: Canyon City Fire Department
Number of paid and volunteer firefighters: 10
Rating by Insurance Services Organization (ISO): 6
Comments: Data unreported since 1996
Source: Oregon State Fire Marshal, Oregon Fire Service Resource Directory 2000

Police Department: Contracted with the City of John Day
Number of paid and reserve officers: 15


Nearest Hospital and distance: Blue Mountain Hospital, 2 miles in John Day
Regional Hospital and distance: Blue Mountain Hospital, 2 miles in John Day
Emergency services to community: Grant County Ambulance Service & Air Life of Oregon
General Clinic(s): 2

Source: City Administration

Communications Resources

Local Newspapers: Blue Mountain Eagle

Regional Newspapers: East Oregonian, Oregonian

Radio Stations: KJDY AM and FM, KGNR FM

TV Stations: Blue Mountain TV Cable Co.

Available Cable Television: Blue Mountain TV Cable Co.

Telephone Service Provider(s): CenturyTel

Local Internet Service Provider(s): Yes
Number of Internet Service Providers: Data unavailable at this time.
Source: City Administration

Library System
Grant County Library in John Day

Source: City Administration

Planning Service/Regulatory

Regulatory System	Year Acknowledged	Year Last Revised	Year of Periodic Review	Comments
Comprehensive Plan	1984	1999		Exempt from periodic review
Zoning Ordinance		1999
Building Permit System				State building code is enforced by the state building inspector
Subdivision Ordinance		1999
Strategic Plan		1998

Territory Covered by Zoning
Municipality Yes     County Yes
Source: City Administration

Industrial Lands
Does the Community seek industrial development? Yes
Access Statewide industrial lands database—
Source: Economic and Community Development Department

Special Districts and Associations (ports, water, sewer, etc.)
Name of Special District and the Oregon Revised Statute it was created under:
Blue Mountain Hospital District; Grant County E.S.D.; Grant County Extension Service District and 4-H; Grant County Transportation District; Grant S.W.C.D.; John Day/Canyon City Parks and Recreation; Mid-County Cemetery District.

Special Districts Association of Oregon—727 Center St., NE Salem, OR 97301, 503–371–8667 or 800–285–5461
Source: City Administration

Infrastructure/Transportation

Water Supply

Operator: Town of Canyon City
District:
Source: Ground Water Surface Water; Byram Gulch Spring-deep well and John Day Water System
Supply: Treated Untreated; Capacity (MGD)– 0.489; Pressure (PSI)–30 or greater

Current Water Utilization on Meter Size (MGD): MGD .258
Water Costs per thousand gallons: Base rate per/thousand = 0-5,000 gallons $17.00
Water Costs for Total Consumption of Residential: Based on 7,500 gallons = $19.86

Age of Water System: 1935

Water System Comment(s): Built in 1935, improved in 1980

Compliance Issues: Currently working to meet Safe Drinking Water requirements

Water debt repayment included as part of tax assessment? Yes

Date of Current Master Plan: 2000

Plans for Upgrading or Expanding: This is a 20 year Master Plan allowing for expansion when warranted.
Source: City Administration

Wastewater Treatment System

Operator: City of John Day by contract          Age of Wastewater Collection System: 1978
District:

System Design Capacity (MGD): MGD 0.60     System Utilization (MGD): MGD 0.30
Collection System Fees: $18 / Month    Hook-up or Connection Fee:
Access Fee or System Development Fee: Approved 2001 - Water $2,666 / EDU Sewer $ 950 / EDU

Comment(s) on Wastewater System: Collection system only in Canyon City - Treatment plan is owned and operated by the City of John Day.

Compliance Issues:

Date of Last Facility Plan:

Plans for Upgrade/Expansion:

Storm Drain: No    Storm Water Discharge Fee:
Fees or issues related to storm drains:
Source: City Administration

Utilities

Telecommunications

Is there access to broadband infrastructure? Yes If yes, check all that apply: Microwave Satellite Is there route diversity? No

Access Monthly Fee Other Fee T1 Yes DSL Yes Cable No

For Oregon Telecommunications information and resources, visit .

Natural Gas—Provider:
Lines and Feed:

Rate Structure:

Plans for Upgrade/Expansion:


Electrical—Provider: OTEC
Lines and Feed: Overhead and underground

Rate Structure Monthly charge - $19.00
Engergy Charge - $.06408/kwh
Idle Service Rate-$17.00 per billing period

Plans for Upgrade/Expansion:

Solid Waste Management: Clarks Disposal

Permit Status: Permit is with Grant County

Utility Expansion Plans:

Utilities Source: City Administration; PGE information supplied by PGE. Note: We update utility rates periodically. Actual rates may change more often than that. For the most current rate for any carrier please consult the Public Utilities Commission web site at Click on the Statistics 200x label (x being the most recent year).

Transportation

Highways Hwy 395 N/S route, local; Hwy 26 E/W route, local access   Transportation Access Fee: $0

Community Air Service No	Grant County Regional Airport - no commercial service	If no local service, list closest Air Facility
Air Passenger Service: No
Airport Freight Service: No		Redmond, OR Pendleton, OR Boise, ID
Air Service Comments:

Rail Service: No 
Freight Service: No    Passenger Service: No
If no local service, list closest Rail Service: Freight Service: Baker City Passenger Service: Chemult

Marine No



Transportation issues which might confront development, such as non-attainment air shed, etc.:

Public Transportation Comment:

Bus Service Available in the Community: Yes People Mover - 3 times a week to Bend/John Day
Scheduled Bus Service Available: No    Buses Per Day:
Local Charter Services: No 
Distance to Nearest Bus Service: 80 miles to Baker City / Greyhound

Trucking Service
Scheduled Freight Carrier Services: Yes  Eastern Oregon Fast Freight and UPS
Overnight Express Parcel Service Available: Yes Fedex, Roadrunner, Airborne Express, UPS, Post Office
Overnight Express Mail Service Available: Yes
Transportation Comments:

For more information relating to transportation topics please visit the Department of Transportation web site. Airports (maps and general information) ; Bicycle and Pedestrian Route information ; Public Transportation, bus and rail .

Source: City Administration, local chamber of commerce (proprietary information)