At a Glance
Median Income
$84,321
$57,441 per capita
Home Value
$287,900
Zillow: $486,646
Bachelor's Degree+
65.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
10.9% smoking rate
How Wallowa Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wallowa Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wallowa Lake a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wallowa Lake residents earn a median household income of $84,321 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,441. 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 455 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wallowa Lake is $287,900 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $486,646. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
65.5% of adults in Wallowa Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.
Data Overview
People
Population116
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density63/mi²
Male / Female74% / 26%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans49.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,321
Per Capita$57,441
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$627M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$287,900
Rent
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$486,646
Housing Units320
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,462/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain16.9 in/yr
AQI23 (Good)
Elevation4,434 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+41.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Wallowa Lake was built in 1972.
58.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Walla Walla Regional (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.