At a Glance
Median Income
$77,604
$29,517 per capita
Home Value
$304,800
Zillow: $453,981
Median Rent
$1,318/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,338/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
311 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lostine a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 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 4.2% (17% 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 $453,981. 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.
Safety & Crime
Lostine reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,338/100K.
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 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population301
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density1,038/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$77,604
Per Capita$29,517
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$627M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A
Home Value$304,800
Rent$1,318
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$453,981
Housing Units150
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,338/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,462/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain16.9 in/yr
AQI32 (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.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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