Wamic, OR

Oregon

Wamic is a small town in Oregon with a population of 120. Residents earn $78,750 per year, which is 5% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
120 Population 99/sq mi density
$78,750 Median Income $42,518 per capita
$267,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$267,000 home value
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,750
5% higher than US avg
Home Value $267,000
5% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.3%
46% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.3%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.7%
86% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population120
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density99/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 80%
Veterans52.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$42,518
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,393M

Housing

A+
Home Value$267,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.0%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain13.5 in/yr
Elevation1,808 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+80.0%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
CommuteN/A
Broadband43.0%
Libraries3

Is Wamic a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wamic receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Wamic offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wamic is $78,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 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 Wamic is $267,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Wamic experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches, including 21.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Wamic has a population of 120 with a density of 99 people per square mile. The median age is 60.8 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80%), with 20% Hispanic.

Population

120
Total Population
99
People / sq mi
60.8yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.2%
Female 45.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Wamic vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Wamic vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wamic is $78,750, which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Wamic vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,750
5% above US avg
Per Capita Income$42,518
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
IRS Avg AGI$65,376

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.7%
86% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,108
County GDP$2,393M

Business (County)

Restaurants76
Healthcare86
Retail105
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,511
29% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.69%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Wamic is $267,000, 5% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$267,000
5% below 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-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,511
29% above US avg
Effective Rate1.69%
In Wamic, 36.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.0% report depression. 22.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Wamic vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.3%
13% above US avg
Diabetes10.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure29.8%
Asthma12.6%
COPD7.3%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.7%
Physical Inactivity22.3%
Depression27.0%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress14.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate70.5%
Premature Death9,591/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access68.8%
Healthcare Facilities86

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11
FEMA Disasters637

Safety Score

Wamic has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall13.5 inches
64% below US avg
Snowfall21.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density99/sq mi
Coordinates45.2256°N, 121.2927°W
County FIPS41065
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5.7-point margin. 43.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.2%
D 45.5%

Winner: Republican by 5.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.3%
46% below US avg
High School+80.0%
School Test Score5.14
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density99/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access43.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities86
Restaurants76
Retail Stores105

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11
FEMA Disaster Declarations637

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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