The Benefits of Umatilla County
1,000+ Acres Ready for Development
Umatilla County aims to build off the success of its key industries by creating opportunities for vendors, suppliers, and material handlers. We have sites available for all types of industrial and commercial customers.
Key Industries
- Data Centers
- Agriculture
- Food Processing
- Renewable Energy
- Freight Distribution
- Manufacturing
Connected Utilities
- Abundant Water Sources
- Low-Cost Electrical Grid
- Direct Natural Gas Liners
- Fiber-Optic Broadband
Access to a Diverse Local Workforce
With the second youngest population in the entire county, a median income of $77,000, university and on-the-job training opportunities and a relatively low-cost housing market with actively developing options, Umatilla County has a growing community that is trained to meet the needs of the labor market.
Universities
- Eastern Oregon University
- Washington State University - Tri-Cities
Community Colleges
- Blue Mountain Community College
- Walla Walla Community College
- Columbia Basin Community College
On-The-Job Training
- Worksource Oregon
- Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI) Apprenticeship
Crossroads of the Pacific Northwest
Centrally located to multiple city centers and connected by many different transportation options, Umatilla County is far from isolated and provides easy access to some of the most populous locations within the state and neighboring states.
Transport by Road
- Located at intersection of Interstates 84 and 82
- 3-4 hour drive to Boise, Portland, Seattle, & Spokane
- More than 30 relay trucking yards
Transport by Rail
- Union Pacific Class I Freight Line
- Centrally Located switchyard facility
- Multiple short line connections to port and industrial lands
Transport by River
- Direct access to two Columbia River ports (room for growth)
- Modern docks and equipment
- Multi-modal transportation options to/from maritime ports
Transport by Air
- Two Municipal airports with 24-hour fuel sales
- Direct daily passenger flights to Portland International Airport
- Pendleton UAS Range
Contact Us
Robert Waldher,
Community Development Director
Phone:
541-278-6251