At a Glance
Median Income
$136,735
$35,026 per capita
Violent Crime
181/100K
5,882/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
166 sunny days/yr
How Oso Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oso's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oso a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oso residents earn a median household income of $136,735 , which is 82% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,026. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,856 business establishments, including 368 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Oso reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,882/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Oso hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oso has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population400
Median Age25.9 yrs
Density143/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$136,735
Per Capita$35,026
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,574M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,257
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$578,156
Housing Units78
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent181/100K
Property5,882/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death6,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days166/yr
Rain83.1 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation338 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Oso was built in 2002.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Skagit Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 368 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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