CallataGuidesHood River, OR business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Hood River, OR micropolitan area.
- Population
- 23,7642024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,068CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
About the Hood River, OR micropolitan area
The Hood River, OR micropolitan area covers 1 county in Oregon and had 23,764 residents in July 2024, down 0.9% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 870th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 637th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Hood River County, OR | 23,764 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Hood River, OR's business base
County Business Patterns counted 1,068 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 11,320 people in mid-March with $551.3 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 10.6 employees per establishment. 57.0% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are health care and social assistance (145), professional, scientific, and technical services (140), and retail trade (133).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 145 | 1,917 | $122,626,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 140 | 528 | $39,531,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 133 | 1,665 | $60,762,000 |
| Construction (23) | 118 | 606 | $33,656,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 116 | 1,733 | $52,570,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 69 | 1,696 | $108,896,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 69 | 345 | $13,839,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 54 | 120 (high noise) | $5,374,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 40 | 596 | $34,452,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 39 | 181 | $6,995,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 34 | 142 | $13,689,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 27 | 1,186 (high noise) | $20,722,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 20 | 123 | $7,630,000 |
| Information (51) | 20 | 129 | $11,284,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 20 | 121 | $2,906,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 14 | 109 (high noise) | $5,857,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 6 | 52 | $6,829,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 3 | 69 (high noise) | $3,628,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
How Hood River, OR's businesses compare
Hood River, OR has 44.9 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 82.8% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 10.6 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $48,699 (28.7% below the U.S. $68,342). 57.0% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 2.5% have 50 or more. Most establishments are far smaller than the average suggests, so it pays to price a phone plan at the headcount you actually have rather than the average.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 607 | 57.0% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 210 | 19.7% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 135 | 12.7% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 85 | 8.0% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 27 | 2.5% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Hood River, OR
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 58 have a published Census count in Hood River, OR. The largest are full-service restaurants (36), physician practices (31), and law offices (30). Relative to population, wineries are the most over-represented: 42.1 per 100,000 residents against 1.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 36 | 581 | 16.1 |
| Physician practices | 31 | 223 | 7.2 |
| Law offices | 30 | 53 | 1.8 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 29 | 438 | 15.1 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 23 | — | — |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 22 | 73 | 3.3 |
| Child day care services | 22 | 188 | 8.5 |
| Engineering services firms | 17 | 213 | 12.5 |
| Dental offices | 15 | 139 | 9.3 |
| Residential remodelers | 15 | 73 | 4.9 |
| Site preparation contractors | 13 | 103 | 7.9 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 12 | — | — |
| Landscaping services | 12 | — | — |
| Janitorial services | 12 | — | — |
| Management consulting firms | 11 | — | — |
| Custom computer programming services firms | 11 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 11 | 405 | 36.8 |
| Residential property managers | 10 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 10 | 52 | 5.2 |
| Wineries | 10 | 110 | 11.0 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 10 | 360 | 36.0 |
| Sporting goods stores | 9 | 107 | 11.9 |
| Sports and recreation instruction | 9 | 25 | 2.8 |
| Mental health practices | 8 | — | — |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 8 | 16 | 2.0 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Hood River, OR area
The area's named cities and towns have 15 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 541 has the most (87%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 2 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River, OR | 8,350 | 541 | 11 |
| Cascade Locks, OR | 1,367 | 458, 541 | 4 |
Phone costs for a typical Hood River, OR business
The comparison below uses 11 users, the rounded average establishment size in Hood River, OR. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $274.45 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $330.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $219.00 a month for 11 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $219.00 | $2,628.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $209.00 | $2,508.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $253.00 | $3,036.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $274.45 | $3,293.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $297.00 | $3,564.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $330.00 | $3,960.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Hood River, OR
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in Hood River, OR is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Hood River, OR?
541 and 458, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Hood River, OR area?
1,068 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Hood River, OR?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for an 11-person team that is $219.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $274.45 a month (checked September 28, 2026).