Shaniko, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Sherman County County

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

15 Population 30/sq mi density

49°F Avg Temperature

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Education

2.6 / 5.0

20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Shaniko, OR

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

20.0%

41% below

100.0% high school+

Unemployment

0.0%

100% below

100.0% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

36.8%

15% above

16.3% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

49°F

How Shaniko Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty

806%

Bachelor's

59%

Unemployment

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shaniko a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.6 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

20.0% of adults in Shaniko hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shaniko has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population15

Median Age70.2 yrs

Density30/mi²

Male / Female7% / 93%

Foreign Born0.0%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$13,313

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty100.0%

County GDP$774M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,252

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership70.0%

Zillow$315,775

Housing Units19

Rent Burden17.8%

Health

Obesity36.8%

Diabetes10.7%

Smoking16.3%

Heart Disease6.5%

Premature Death7,702/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F

Rain14.5 in/yr

Elevation3,341 ft

Education

C+

Bachelor's+20.0%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 20%

Commute7 min

Broadband70.0%

Internet Speed22 Mbps

EV Stations1

Libraries1

Did You Know?

Shaniko was founded in 1901.

The median home in Shaniko was built in 1938.

The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (47 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.

26.7% of the population has a disability.

91 declared natural disasters on record.