Baker County, Oregon - Economic Development Agency

County Information

Baker County, located in Northeast Oregon, has a population of 16,400 and covers 3,049 square miles. The county seat, Baker City, is the largest community with a population of 10,035. Situated at the base of the Elkhorn Mountains at an elevation of 3,369 feet, Baker City offers abundant recreational opportunities; from skiing fresh powder in the winter to hiking, camping, and fishing on the thousands of acres of national forests and wilderness located throughout the county. The views are breath-taking, the air is clean and the people are genuine.

Any Questions?

Jennifer Watkins,
Community Development Director
Baker City/County Economic Development

P.O Box 650
Baker City, OR 97814
Phn: 541.524.2032
E-mail:

News & Press Releases

'Angels' can be business' best friend
Ed Merriman of the Baker City Herald | 21-Jul-2008

From Sweeping Floors to Sweeping Awards
Ed Merriman of the Baker City Herald | 21-Jul-2008

Our Location

Baker County is situated in the northeast corner of Oregon; Baker City, the county seat is located on Interstate 84 approximately 75 miles west of the Idaho border and 300 miles east of Portland, Oregon.
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