Wasco, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
523 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$204,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$456 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$839 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sherman County
1
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

Sherman County
6
Oregon
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 5 35
Feb 1 3 38
Mar 1 1 45
Apr 1 0 50
May 1 0 58
Jun 1 0 64
Jul 0 0 71
Aug 0 0 70
Sep 0 0 63
Oct 1 0 52
Nov 2 2 41
Dec 2 6 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, OR State Senate District 29, OR State House District 57, OR
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Schools

Sherman County School
8 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Wishram High And Elementary Schl
14 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Centerville Elementary
15 miles, N • 3.2 star
Goldendale High School
16 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Columbia Gorge Community College
24 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Heritage University
56 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Perry Technical Institute
68 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Mid-Columbia Medical Center
23 miles, W • 4.1 star
Skyline Hospital
38 miles, NW
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
89 miles, E • 1 star
Portland International Airport
92 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Roberts Field
95 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
150 miles, N • 4.1 star
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