At a Glance
Median Income
$62,204
$30,328 per capita
Home Value
$246,300
Zillow: $384,277
Median Rent
$892/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
112/100K
3,617/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
12.4%
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
311 sunny days/yr
How Chenoweth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chenoweth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chenoweth a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chenoweth residents earn a median household income of $62,204 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,328. The unemployment rate stands at 12.4% (244% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,494 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chenoweth is $246,300 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $384,277. Median rent is $892/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Chenoweth reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,617/100K.
Education
17.0% of adults in Chenoweth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chenoweth has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,543
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density275/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,204
Per Capita$30,328
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$1,795M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004
Housing
A
Home Value$246,300
Rent$892
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$384,277
Housing Units770
Rent Burden33.5%
Crime
F
Violent112/100K
Property3,617/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death5,187/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain14.0 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation786 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute15 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Chenoweth was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.