At a Glance
Median Income
$42,104
$43,928 per capita
Home Value
$581,700
Zillow: $429,763
Violent Crime
44/100K
2,171/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
257 sunny days/yr
How Wedderburn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wedderburn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wedderburn a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wedderburn residents earn a median household income of $42,104 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,928. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 920 business establishments, including 122 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wedderburn is $581,700 , 106% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $429,763. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Wedderburn reports 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,171/100K.
Education
10.1% of adults in Wedderburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wedderburn has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population261
Median Age62.4 yrs
Density246/mi²
Male / Female30% / 71%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$42,104
Per Capita$43,928
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$964M
Avg Weekly Wage$953
Housing
F
Home Value$581,700
Rent
Ownership48.1%
Zillow$429,763
Housing Units294
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent44/100K
Property2,171/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,473/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days257/yr
Rain75.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation458 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute81 min
Broadband58.5%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Wedderburn was built in 1983.
44.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Southwest Oregon Regional (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
30.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 122 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.