About Boardman
Set in the northeastern part of Oregon, Boardman is a small town with an estimated population of 4,345.
Boardman holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.03 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,078 residents per square mile.
📰 Boardman News Today
- Boardman Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- First wildfire of the year sparks near Boardman, Oregon KNDU.com · Mar 4
- Gold mining company sues to re-route portion of $1.5B Oregon transmission line - Oregon Public Broadcasting Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB · Jul 15
- Federal judge allows class action over eastern Oregon water pollution to move forward Oregon Capital Chronicle · Jun 9
- Boardman says not so fast to West Glen water proposal East Oregonian · May 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Boardman Unique
- Positioned in northeastern Oregon, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Oregon — one of 426 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 20 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Boardman
- C&D Drive In — burger
- Alderdale Boneyard — american
- Burnt Field Brewing — pizza
- Macario's — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- SAGE Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Boardman
- Crow Butte Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Alderdale Fishing Access Site reviews ★
- Boardman Marina Park reviews ★
- Captain Al James Tugboat reviews ★
- Coyote Springs Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Little Tots Community Playground reviews ★
- Sailboard Beach Day Use Area reviews ★
- The Fourty reviews ★
- Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Boardman
- Riverside Junior/Senior High School
- Sam Boardman Elementary School
- Windy River Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOregon
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,345
Rank in state#84 of 240
Land area4.03 sq mi
Density1,078/sq mi
Coordinates45.8365, -119.6928