Wallowa Lake, OR

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.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
116 Population 63/sq mi density
$84,321 Median Income $57,441 per capita
$287,900 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$84,321 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$287,900 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $84,321
12% higher than US avg
Home Value $287,900
2% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 65.5%
94% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.0%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Wallowa Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population116
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density63/mi²
Male / Female74% / 26%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans96.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$84,321
Per Capita$57,441
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$627M

Housing

A+
Home Value$287,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.2%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain16.9 in/yr
Elevation4,434 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+65.5%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
CommuteN/A
Broadband71.0%
Libraries3

Is Wallowa Lake a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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%.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Wallowa Lake has a population of 116 with a density of 63 people per square mile. The median age is 55.4 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

116
Total Population
63
People / sq mi
55.4yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 74.1%
Female 25.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Wallowa Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wallowa Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wallowa Lake is $84,321, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Wallowa Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,321
12% above US avg
Per Capita Income$57,441
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
IRS Avg AGI$69,148

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)455
County GDP$627M

Business (County)

Restaurants42
Healthcare31
Retail51
Manufacturing9

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,119
11% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.08%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home58.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Wallowa Lake is $287,900, 2% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$287,900
2% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,051
1 Bedroom$1,143
2 Bedrooms$1,425
3 Bedrooms$1,963
4 Bedrooms$2,318

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,119
11% below US avg
Effective Rate1.08%
In Wallowa Lake, 31.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 27.2% report depression. 17.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Wallowa Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.0%
3% below US avg
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure26.5%
Asthma11.8%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.0%
Physical Inactivity17.2%
Depression27.2%
Mental Distress17.0%
Physical Distress12.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.6%
Checkup Rate67.2%
Premature Death8,462/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access58.5%
Healthcare Facilities31

Crime Rates: Wallowa Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Wallowa Lake has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.9 inches
55% below US avg
Snowfall54.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,434 ft (1,351 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates45.3005°N, 117.2152°W
County FIPS41063
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 65.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 35.3-point margin. 71.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.2%
D 31%

Winner: Republican by 35.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+65.5%
94% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.14
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density63/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access71.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities31
Restaurants42
Retail Stores51

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home58.5%

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