At a Glance
Median Income
$47,798
$26,112 per capita
Home Value
$318,400
Zillow: $324,364
Median Rent
$790/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,338/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
311 sunny days/yr
How Wallowa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wallowa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wallowa a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wallowa residents earn a median household income of $47,798 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,112. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% 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 is $318,400 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,364. Median rent is $790/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Wallowa reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,338/100K.
Education
17.5% of adults in Wallowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wallowa has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.
Data Overview
People
Population609
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density998/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$47,798
Per Capita$26,112
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$627M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
C+
Home Value$318,400
Rent$790
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$324,364
Housing Units330
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,338/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,462/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain18.0 in/yr
AQI23 (Good)
Elevation2,931 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Wallowa was founded in 1899.
The median home in Wallowa was built in 1966.
41.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Walla Walla Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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