Rowena, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Hood River County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
128 Population 71/sq mi density
$961 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Rowena, OR

At a Glance

Median Rent
$961/mo
17% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Rowena Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Rent
83%
Poverty
269%
Bachelor's
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rowena a Good Place to Live?

D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

7.8% of adults in Rowena hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rowena has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population128
Median Age59.0 yrs
Density71/mi²
Male / Female74% / 26%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$24,969
Unemployment
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$1,795M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004

Housing

Home Value
Rent$961
Ownership23.5%
Zillow$571,012
Housing Units76
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death5,187/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain13.7 in/yr
Elevation801 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Rowena was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.