At a Glance
Median Income
$56,458
$13,382 per capita
Home Value
$88,500
Zillow: $319,933
Median Rent
$495/mo
12.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
68.5% high school+
Unemployment
17.0%
32.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
20.3% smoking rate
How White Swan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows White Swan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is White Swan a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
White Swan residents earn a median household income of $56,458 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,382. The unemployment rate stands at 17.0% (372% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,385 business establishments, including 526 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in White Swan is $88,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,933. Median rent is $495/month, with 12.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
6.5% of adults in White Swan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
68.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
White Swan has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population598
Median Age24.5 yrs
Density224/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$56,458
Per Capita$13,382
Unemployment17.0%
Poverty32.3%
County GDP$13,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,500
Rent$495
Ownership45.5%
Zillow$319,933
Housing Units142
Rent Burden12.2%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,201/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain8.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation992 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+68.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute17 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in White Swan was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.