At a Glance
Median Income
$41,154
$20,221 per capita
Home Value
$161,200
Zillow: $229,979
Median Rent
$870/mo
44.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
14.7%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
15.2% smoking rate
How Wishram Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wishram's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wishram 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
Wishram residents earn a median household income of $41,154 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,221. The unemployment rate stands at 14.7% (308% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 819 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wishram is $161,200 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,979. Median rent is $870/month, with 44.4% 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 1953.
Education
4.7% of adults in Wishram hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wishram has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population418
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density253/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans12.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$41,154
Per Capita$20,221
Unemployment14.7%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$2,329M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,250
Housing
A
Home Value$161,200
Rent$870
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$229,979
Housing Units203
Rent Burden44.4%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,486/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain13.7 in/yr
Elevation410 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 44%
Commute29 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Wishram was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.