Wasco County , Oregon

Population: 26,603 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $63,602 Home $332,500 Rent $978/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 26,603 residents, Wasco County tracks with a mixed cost-and-earnings profile — useful as a comparison anchor for Oregon and neighboring counties alike.

$63,602
Median Income
household
$332,500
Home Value
median
$978/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $63,602
Per Capita Income $36,582
Poverty Rate 12.2%
Median Home Value $332,500
Median Gross Rent $978/mo
Owner Occupied 66.2%
Renter Occupied 33.8%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 26,603
Median Age 40.5 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 21.8%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

37.9%
Obesity
10.9%
Diabetes
14.5%
Smoking
35.4%
High Blood Pressure
22.3%
No Physical Activity
26.4%
Depression
29.9%
Insufficient Sleep
72.9%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 67.8  ·  68th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
4.74
🔥 Wildfire
98.09
❄️ Winter Storm
40.07
🌍 Earthquake
82.98
☀️ Drought
17.53

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