Hines, Oregon
City · Population 1,621 · #137 in Oregon
About Hines
Set in the southeastern part of Oregon, Hines is a small town counting 1,621 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Hines is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.06 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 787 residents per square mile.
📰 Hines News Today
- Hines Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24
- Burns and Hines area evacuation updates elkhornmediagroup.com · Jul 27
- Postal worker who stole cash from greeting cards gets package deal: prison and restitution OregonLive.com · Apr 28
- Weather Alerts For Hines, OR - Severe Weather Updates & Map WeatherBug · Jul 31
- James Bartell Cronin Obituary (2026) - Hines, OR - Lafollette's Chapel - Burns Legacy obituary · May 25
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hines Unique
- The only place in America named Hines — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 1+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Hines
- Apple Peddler
- Big Bear Restaurant — american
- Jitters Revolution — coffee shop (café)
- The Apple Peddler — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Harney County Fairgrounds · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hines
- Hines City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Hines
- Double O Elementary School
- Hines Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOregon
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,621
Rank in state#137 of 240
Land area2.06 sq mi
Density787/sq mi
Coordinates43.5574, -119.0820