Now that we’re headed towards the next big election, we wanted to get a better sense of what parts of Oregon would be the most likely to back Donald Trump again.
Specifically, which cities have the highest number of conservative voters in the Beaver State?
To do so, we used Saturday Night Science to measure how each city in Oregon with populations greater than 5,000 voted in past elections. The cities with the highest percentage of voters who voted Republican were named the most conservative cities in the state.
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The 10 most conservative places in Oregon for 2024
If you’re wondering, Troutdale is the most liberal city in Oregon of all those we measured.
And to be clear, we didn’t form this list based on our own biases — we relied on the cold hard data. For more on how we ran the numbers, keep on reading. Then we’ll take a closer look at each of our top 10 most conservative cities in Oregon.
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The 10 Most Conservative Places In Oregon For 2024
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Percent Republican: 74.0%
More on Baker City: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Percent Republican: 73.1%
More on Prineville: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Percent Republican: 69.4%
More on Ontario: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Percent Republican: 68.9%
More on La Grande: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Percent Republican: 68.9%
More on Klamath Falls: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Percent Republican: 67.3%
More on Roseburg: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Percent Republican: 67.3%
More on Sutherlin: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Percent Republican: 67.3%
More on Winston: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Percent Republican: 64.4%
More on Pendleton: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Percent Republican: 64.4%
More on Hermiston: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
How we determined the most conservative cities in Oregon for 2024
To find the most conservative places in Oregon, we used Saturday Night Science – the argument you’d make at a bar – to find the cities with the most conservatives.
We started by making a list of every city in Oregon over 5,000 people based on the 2018-2022 American Community Survey. That left us with 79 cities and towns.
We then measured the voting record and MIT election data to determine which places rock the most rightward in their allegiances by:
- Percentage Of Votes For The Republican President In 2020
Because no voting data exists at the city level, we used county-level election results from the 2020 election. We assigned every city in a county the percentage of votes that went to the Republicans, effectively extending the county’s results to the city level. In cases where larger cities encompassed an entire county, the election outcomes accurately reflected the city’s political landscape.
Next, we ranked each city from 1 to 79 for each criterion, where number one was the most conservative.
The winner, Baker City, is “The Most Conservative City in Oregon For 2024”. The most liberal place in Oregon was Troutdale.
We updated this article for 2024. This report is our tenth time ranking the most conservative places to live in Oregon.
Summing Up The Conservative Strongholds in Oregon
Well, there you have it, the places in Oregon that have the highest number of conservatives per capita, with Baker City ranking as the most conservative in the entire state.
The most conservative cities in Oregon are Baker City, Prineville, Ontario, La Grande, Klamath Falls, Roseburg, Sutherlin, Winston, Pendleton, and Hermiston.
If you’re curious, here are the least conservative cities in Oregon:
- Troutdale
- Fairview
- Gresham
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Most Conservative Places In Oregon
| Rank | City | Population | % Conservative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baker City, OR | 10,110 | 74.0% |
| 2 | Prineville, OR | 10,915 | 73.1% |
| 3 | Ontario, OR | 11,610 | 69.4% |
| 4 | La Grande, OR | 13,097 | 68.9% |
| 5 | Klamath Falls, OR | 21,806 | 68.9% |
| 6 | Roseburg, OR | 23,657 | 67.3% |
| 7 | Sutherlin, OR | 8,513 | 67.3% |
| 8 | Winston, OR | 5,618 | 67.3% |
| 9 | Pendleton, OR | 17,005 | 64.4% |
| 10 | Hermiston, OR | 19,267 | 64.4% |
| 11 | Umatilla, OR | 7,433 | 64.4% |
| 12 | Milton-Freewater, OR | 7,137 | 64.4% |
| 13 | Grants Pass, OR | 39,131 | 61.5% |
| 14 | Madras, OR | 7,494 | 60.3% |
| 15 | Lebanon, OR | 18,587 | 59.9% |
| 16 | Sweet Home, OR | 9,852 | 59.9% |
| 17 | Albany, OR | 56,348 | 59.9% |
| 18 | North Bend, OR | 10,250 | 58.9% |
| 19 | Coos Bay, OR | 15,949 | 58.9% |
| 20 | Brookings, OR | 6,719 | 56.8% |
| 21 | St. Helens, OR | 14,015 | 53.2% |
| 22 | Scappoose, OR | 8,003 | 53.2% |
| 23 | Central Point, OR | 19,123 | 50.2% |
| 24 | Ashland, OR | 21,401 | 50.2% |
| 25 | Talent, OR | 6,256 | 50.2% |
| 26 | Eagle Point, OR | 9,735 | 50.2% |
| 27 | Medford, OR | 85,539 | 50.2% |
| 28 | Sheridan, OR | 6,237 | 50.2% |
| 29 | Newberg, OR | 25,379 | 50.2% |
| 30 | Mcminnville, OR | 34,432 | 50.2% |
| 31 | The Dalles, OR | 15,988 | 49.8% |
| 32 | Tillamook, OR | 5,215 | 49.5% |
| 33 | Monmouth, OR | 11,054 | 49.1% |
| 34 | Dallas, OR | 16,945 | 49.1% |
| 35 | Salem, OR | 175,754 | 49.1% |
| 36 | Independence, OR | 9,981 | 49.1% |
| 37 | Woodburn, OR | 26,222 | 47.7% |
| 38 | Silverton, OR | 10,439 | 47.7% |
| 39 | Stayton, OR | 8,210 | 47.7% |
| 40 | Keizer, OR | 39,122 | 47.7% |
| 41 | Redmond, OR | 34,191 | 44.4% |
| 42 | Bend, OR | 99,442 | 44.4% |
| 43 | Milwaukie, OR | 21,195 | 42.9% |
| 44 | Canby, OR | 18,127 | 42.9% |
| 45 | Oregon City, OR | 37,418 | 42.9% |
| 46 | Tualatin, OR | 27,804 | 42.9% |
| 47 | West Linn, OR | 27,167 | 42.9% |
| 48 | Portland, OR | 646,101 | 42.9% |
| 49 | Gladstone, OR | 11,996 | 42.9% |
| 50 | Lake Oswego, OR | 40,457 | 42.9% |
| 51 | Wilsonville, OR | 25,992 | 42.9% |
| 52 | Molalla, OR | 10,147 | 42.9% |
| 53 | Sandy, OR | 12,592 | 42.9% |
| 54 | Happy Valley, OR | 24,381 | 42.9% |
| 55 | Astoria, OR | 10,184 | 42.7% |
| 56 | Warrenton, OR | 6,254 | 42.7% |
| 57 | Seaside, OR | 7,142 | 42.7% |
| 58 | Newport, OR | 10,319 | 40.6% |
| 59 | Lincoln City, OR | 9,790 | 40.6% |
| 60 | Veneta, OR | 5,177 | 36.1% |
| 61 | Florence, OR | 9,384 | 36.1% |
| 62 | Springfield, OR | 61,740 | 36.1% |
| 63 | Cottage Grove, OR | 10,583 | 36.1% |
| 64 | Eugene, OR | 176,755 | 36.1% |
| 65 | Creswell, OR | 5,607 | 36.1% |
| 66 | Junction City, OR | 6,831 | 36.1% |
| 67 | Sherwood, OR | 20,286 | 30.9% |
| 68 | Beaverton, OR | 97,554 | 30.9% |
| 69 | Cornelius, OR | 13,245 | 30.9% |
| 70 | Forest Grove, OR | 26,160 | 30.9% |
| 71 | Tigard, OR | 55,161 | 30.9% |
| 72 | Hillsboro, OR | 106,612 | 30.9% |
| 73 | King City, OR | 5,063 | 30.9% |
| 74 | Hood River, OR | 8,292 | 30.2% |
| 75 | Corvallis, OR | 60,050 | 28.2% |
| 76 | Philomath, OR | 5,429 | 28.2% |
| 77 | Gresham, OR | 113,525 | 17.9% |
| 78 | Fairview, OR | 10,515 | 17.9% |
| 79 | Troutdale, OR | 16,150 | 17.9% |