Wedderburn, OR

Oregon

Wedderburn is a small town in Oregon with a population of 261. Residents earn $42,104 per year, which is 44% below the national average.

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
261 Population 246/sq mi density
$42,104 Median Income $43,928 per capita
$581,700 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$42,104 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$581,700 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $42,104
44% lower than US avg
Home Value $581,700
106% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.1%
70% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.9%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.1%
10% lower than US avg

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

People

Population261
Median Age62.4 yrs
Density246/mi²
Male / Female30% / 71%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$42,104
Per Capita$43,928
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$964M
Commute81 min

Housing

F
Home Value$581,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression30.0%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain75.2 in/yr
Elevation458 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+87.2%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute81 min
Libraries5

Is Wedderburn a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wedderburn receives an overall livability score of 2.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, below-average incomes, long commute times. Wedderburn has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wedderburn is $42,104, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 81 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wedderburn is $581,700, making it a premium housing market at 106% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 13.8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Wedderburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 75.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Wedderburn has a population of 261 with a density of 246 people per square mile. The median age is 62.4 years, 60% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.5%).

Population

261
Total Population
246
People / sq mi
62.4yrs
Median Age
60% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 29.5%
Female 70.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Wedderburn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Wedderburn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wedderburn is $42,104, which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 81 minutes.

Income: Wedderburn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$42,104
44% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,928
Avg Weekly Wage$953
IRS Avg AGI$65,752

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate11.1%
10% below US avg
Establishments (County)920
County GDP$964M

Business (County)

Restaurants122
Healthcare89
Retail99
Manufacturing23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,784
8% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.65%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time80.8 min
Work from Home44.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Wedderburn is $581,700, 106% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$581,700
106% above US avg
Median List Price$265,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$265,000
$/Sq Ft$273
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.1%
Price Drops14.3%
Inventory14

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-Occupied48.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,784
8% above US avg
Effective Rate0.65%
In Wedderburn, 37.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 30.0% report depression. 19.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.9%
18% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma13.0%
COPD6.4%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity19.6%
Depression30.0%
Mental Distress20.5%
Physical Distress13.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate70.1%
Premature Death11,473/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access91.6%
Healthcare Facilities89

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Wedderburn has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation is 75.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall75.2 inches
98% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation458 ft (140 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density246/sq mi
Coordinates42.4342°N, 124.4201°W
County FIPS41015
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.7%
D 40.6%

Winner: Republican by 16.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.1%
70% below US avg
High School+87.2%
School Test Score5.14
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density246/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities89
Restaurants122
Retail Stores99

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute80.8 min
Work from Home44.1%

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