Wallowa, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
609 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,798 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$318,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$325 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$612 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wallowa County
2
Oregon
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wallowa County
3
Oregon
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 30
Feb 1 4 33
Mar 1 2 40
Apr 2 1 45
May 2 0 52
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 1 0 67
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 1 0 58
Oct 1 0 48
Nov 2 3 37
Dec 1 7 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 8%

Schools

Wallowa High School
<1 miles, NW 4.1 star
Wallowa Elementary School
<1 miles, NW 2.8 star
Enterprise Elementary School
16 miles, SE 2.8 star

Colleges

Eastern Oregon University
32 miles, W 1.9 star
Walla Walla Community College
50 miles, NW 1.9 star
Whitman College
52 miles, NW 3.2 star
Walla Walla University
53 miles, NW 2.8 star

Hospitals

Wallowa Memorial Hospital
15 miles, SE 5 star
Grande Ronde Hospital
33 miles, W 3.2 star
Providence St Mary Medical Center
52 miles, NW 5 star

Airports

Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
61 miles, NE 1 star
Tri-Cities Airport
90 miles, NW 1 star
Spokane International Airport
142 miles, N 1.9 star
Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
153 miles, S 2.3 star