Median Income
$47,798
36% lower than US avg
Home Value
$318,400
13% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
17.5%
48% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$790
32% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
4.2%
66% lower than US avg
How Wallowa Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population609
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density998/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Economy
A
Median Income$47,798
Per Capita$26,112
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$627M
Commute23 min
Housing
C+
Home Value$318,400
Rent$790
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$324,364
Health
Obesity34.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
AQI23 (Good)
Rain18.0 in/yr
Elevation2,931 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+99.1%
School Score5.67
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Commute23 min
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Is Wallowa a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Wallowa receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Wallowa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Wallowa is $47,798, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Wallowa is $318,400, 13% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $790 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Climate & Weather
Wallowa experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches, including 47.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.
Wallowa has a population of 609 with a density of 998 people per square mile. The median age is 42.1 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.6%), with 3.1% Black.
Population
42.1yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Wallowa is $47,798, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,798 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $26,112 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,012 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,148 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 455 |
| County GDP | $627M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Healthcare | 31 |
| Retail | 51 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,119 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.98% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 41.7% |
The median home value in Wallowa is $318,400, 13% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $790 (32% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $324,364.
Home Values
| Census Median | $318,400 |
| 13% above US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $324,364 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $790 |
| 32% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $800 |
| 1 Bedroom | $942 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,598 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,928 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,119 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 0.98% |
In Wallowa, 34.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.3% report depression. 18.6% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Wallowa vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| 8% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 12.6% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.6% |
| Depression | 29.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 92.8% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 70.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,462/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
Crime Rates: Wallowa vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
Safety Score
Wallowa has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 18.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 18.0 inches |
| 53% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 47.9 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 23.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,931 ft (893 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 998/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5704°N, 117.5286°W |
| County FIPS | 41063 |