Oso, WA

Washington · Metropolitan Area

Oso is a small town in Washington with a population of 400. Residents earn $136,735 per year, which is 82% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
400 Population 143/sq mi density
$136,735 Median Income $35,026 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$136,735 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $136,735
82% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.4%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Oso Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population400
Median Age25.9 yrs
Density143/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 72%

Economy

A+
Median Income$136,735
Per Capita$35,026
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,574M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression32.1%
Heart Disease3.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain83.1 in/yr
Elevation338 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+92.7%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
CommuteN/A
Broadband96.0%
Libraries6

Is Oso a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oso receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Oso stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oso is $136,735, which is significantly higher than the national average — 82% above $75,149. This places Oso among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Oso experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Oso has a population of 400 with a density of 143 people per square mile. The median age is 25.9 years, 33% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (72.3%).

Population

400
Total Population
143
People / sq mi
25.9yrs
Median Age
33% below US avg
2.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 63.3%
Female 36.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Oso vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Oso vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oso is $136,735, which is 82% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Oso vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$136,735
82% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,026
Avg Weekly Wage$1,257
IRS Avg AGI$88,542

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,856
County GDP$9,574M

Business (County)

Restaurants368
Healthcare369
Retail489
Manufacturing177

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,793
94% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home18.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,793
94% above US avg
In Oso, 32.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 32.1% report depression. 17.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Oso vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.4%
1% above US avg
Diabetes7.0%
Heart Disease3.7%
High Blood Pressure24.6%
Asthma13.4%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.7%
Physical Inactivity17.6%
Depression32.1%
Mental Distress20.6%
Physical Distress13.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate66.6%
Premature Death6,898/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access75.9%
Healthcare Facilities369

Crime Rates: Oso vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Oso has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 83.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall83.1 inches
119% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density143/sq mi
Coordinates48.2838°N, 121.9162°W
County FIPS53057
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 8.9-point margin. 96.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.1%
D 52.9%

Winner: Democrat by 8.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+92.7%
School Test Score5.36
A+ Education Grade (4.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density143/sq mi
Total Area2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities369
Restaurants368
Retail Stores489

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home18.0%

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