Yoncalla, Oregon
City · Population 1,033 · #161 in Oregon
About Yoncalla
Set in the southwestern part of Oregon, Yoncalla is a small town counting 1,033 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Yoncalla is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.67 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,542 residents per square mile.
📰 Yoncalla News Today
- Bureau of Land Management Illegally Logs Old-Growth Forest Near Yoncalla Oregon Wild · May 13
- Yoncalla Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Old-growth trees at heart of dispute logged near Yoncalla - The Register-Guard The Register-Guard · May 16
- Drain man killed after being ejected in Elkhead Road crash near Yoncalla KPIC · Mar 9
- John Anderson Obituary Dec 23, 2025 Legacy obituary · Dec 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Yoncalla Unique
- The only place in America named Yoncalla — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Yoncalla
- Main Street Espresso & Bakery (café)
- Power Break Espresso — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Yoncalla
- Yoncalla Elementary School
- Yoncalla High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOregon
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,033
Rank in state#161 of 240
Land area0.67 sq mi
Density1,542/sq mi
Coordinates43.6003, -123.2924