Oregon
Wallowa Lake is a small town in Oregon with a population of 116. Residents earn $84,321 per year, which is 12% above the national average.
Based on current data, Wallowa Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Wallowa Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Wallowa Lake is $84,321, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. 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%.
The median home value in Wallowa Lake is $287,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Wallowa Lake is a highly educated community — 65.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Wallowa Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches, including 54.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $84,321 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $57,441 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,012 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,148 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 455 |
| County GDP | $627M |
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Healthcare | 31 |
| Retail | 51 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,119 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.08% |
| Work from Home | 58.5% |
| Census Median | $287,900 |
| 2% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,119 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.08% |
| Obesity | 31.0% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.5% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.2% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,462/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 16.9 inches |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 54.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,434 ft (1,351 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3005°N, 117.2152°W |
| County FIPS | 41063 |
Winner: Republican by 35.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 65.5% |
| 94% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.14 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 71.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Retail Stores | 51 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Work from Home | 58.5% |