At a Glance
Median Income
$84,519
$43,729 per capita
Home Value
$430,400
Zillow: $427,248
Violent Crime
175/100K
3,269/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Rhododendron Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rhododendron's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rhododendron 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
Rhododendron residents earn a median household income of $84,519 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,729. 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 1,494 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rhododendron is $430,400 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $427,248. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Rhododendron reports 175 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,269/100K.
Education
26.7% of adults in Rhododendron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rhododendron has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population205
Median Age64.3 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,519
Per Capita$43,729
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,795M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004
Housing
B+
Home Value$430,400
Rent
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$427,248
Housing Units847
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent175/100K
Property3,269/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,187/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain89.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation2,350 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Rhododendron was built in 1938.
21.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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