Chenoweth, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Hood River County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,543 Population 275/sq mi density
$62,204 Median Income $30,328 per capita
$246,300 Home Value $384,277 Zillow
$892 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$62,204 median income, 18.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$246,300 home value, $892/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Chenoweth, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,204
17% below
$30,328 per capita
Home Value
$246,300
13% below
Zillow: $384,277
Median Rent
$892/mo
23% below
33.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
18.0%
400% above
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
83%
Home Value
87%
Rent
77%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
500%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chenoweth a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
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 18.0% (400% 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.

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 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,543
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density275/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born10.8%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$62,204
Per Capita$30,328
Unemployment18.0%
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%

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death5,187/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain13.7 in/yr
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.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
10.8% 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.