Bates, Oregon
Bates: Situated in Grant County at an elevation of 4062 feet, this unincorporated community lies within the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon along the Middle Fork John Day River.
About
Bates is a city located in the county of Grant in the U.S. state of Oregon.
Quick Facts about Bates
| State | Oregon (United States) |
| County | Grant County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.5929,-118.5086 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 14:05:03 (6th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 97817 |
| Weather | 29℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Bates is located at 44°35'35"N 118°30'31"W (44.5929300, -118.5085600).
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Weather
29°F
Mostly Clear
1 mph SE
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Southeast wind around 1 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Bates zip code is 97817.
County name: Grant, County
fips: 41023
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bates, OR. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAK | Baker City, Oregon | 515 Campbell Street | BUS |
| LAE | La Grande, Oregon | 63276 Oregon Highway 203 | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Bates.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie City Post Office | Prairie City (OR) | 97869 |
| Sumpter Post Office | Sumpter (OR) | 97877 |
| Unity Post Office | Unity (OR) | 97884 |
| John Day Post Office | John Day (OR) | 97845 |
| Canyon City Post Office | Canyon City (OR) | 97820 |
Other cities in Grant County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grant County , OR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| John Day | 1,669 | City in Oregon, USA |