Central Oregon
Prineville, Oregon
City
Crook County seat with a reservoir and data centers
Prineville is the seat of Crook County, sitting in a valley east of the Cascades with a historic downtown, Prineville Reservoir and a concentration of data centers.
History & Local Character
Founded in 1871 as a ranch supply town, Prineville was the first city incorporated in Crook County. Timber and ranching gave way to data centers and recreation.
Housing & Real Estate
Housing is more affordable than Bend or Redmond, with older homes near downtown and newer subdivisions on the edges.
Restaurants & Shopping
Downtown Prineville has cafes, restaurants and a brewery along 3rd Street, with more options in Redmond and Bend.
Schools & Education
Crook County School District serves the city, with several elementary schools, a middle school and Crook County High School.
Parks & Recreation
Prineville Reservoir State Park, Ochoco Reservoir and the Crooked River provide boating, fishing and camping.
Transportation & Accessibility
US 26 and OR 126 connect Prineville to Redmond, Bend and the high desert, with Cascades East Transit service.
Local Businesses
Cafes and a breweryData centersRanch supply storesOutdoor outfitters
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Nearby Attractions
- Prineville Reservoir
- Ochoco Reservoir
- Crooked River
- Ochoco National Forest
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- More affordable housing
- Reservoir and river recreation
- Growing technology employment
Considerations
- Limited dining and retail
- Hot, dry summers
- Long drive to Bend services
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are there data centers in Prineville?
Cheap land, available power and a dry, cool climate attracted large data center operators, and the industry has become a major local employer and taxpayer.