Lostine, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Wallowa County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
301 Population 1,038/sq mi density
$77,604 Median Income $29,517 per capita
$304,800 Home Value $465,496 Zillow
$1,318 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$77,604 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$304,800 home value, $1,318/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lostine, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,604
3% above
$29,517 per capita
Home Value
$304,800
8% above
Zillow: $465,496
Median Rent
$1,318/mo
13% above
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Lostine Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lostine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
103%
Home Value
108%
Rent
113%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
172%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lostine a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lostine residents earn a median household income of $77,604 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,517. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 455 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lostine is $304,800 , 8% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $465,496. Median rent is $1,318/month, with 26.9% 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 1981.

Education

11.9% of adults in Lostine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lostine has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.

Data Overview

People

Population301
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density1,038/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans14.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$77,604
Per Capita$29,517
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$627M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012

Housing

A
Home Value$304,800
Rent$1,318
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$465,496
Housing Units150
Rent Burden26.9%

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,462/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI23 (Good)
Elevation3,373 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Lostine was founded in 1903.
The median home in Lostine was built in 1981.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Walla Walla Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.