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Chenoweth, OR

Census-designated place in Wasco County, Oregon.

Population

1,445

Land area

5.6sq mi

People per sq mi

257

ZIP codes

0

Chenoweth and its ZIP codes

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Chenoweth at a glance

  • Chenoweth is about 5.8 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
  • The median household income is $63,425, 24% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,600 (52% below Oregon) and median rent is $857 a month.

Local data for Chenoweth, OR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Chenoweth, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$63,425

Poverty rate

10.9%

Median home value

$228,600

Median rent

$857/mo

Homeownership

76.6%

Bachelor's or higher

15.5%

Median age

40.9

Average commute

15.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (578), German Americans (158), Irish Americans (82).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wasco County. PPP loans are for Chenoweth.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.3%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,525

11,532 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,127

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$213M

FY 2026, $8,005 per person

Wasco County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Chenoweth, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone82.0%
  • Carpooled9.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.7%
  • Worked from home2.4%

Average one-way commute: 15.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Chenoweth, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

347

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

45

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 29°F

14.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Chenoweth, OR, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.5%

U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts

Diabetes

14.1%

U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts

Smoking

16.3%

U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.2%

U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts

Cities near Chenoweth

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
The DallesCity1.1 mi6.7
Dallesport, WACensus-designated place3.3 mi6.7
RowenaCensus-designated place4.5 mi1.8
Lyle, WACensus-designated place6.1 mi0.7
MosierCity9.5 mi0.5
DufurCity12 mi0.6
Wishram, WACensus-designated place13 mi1.7
Bingen, WACity13 mi0.6
Klickitat, WACensus-designated place14 mi0.9
White Salmon, WACity15 mi1.5
Hood RiverCity16 mi2.6
OdellCensus-designated place16 mi2
Mount HoodCensus-designated place17 mi1.9
Centerville, WACensus-designated place18 mi3.3
ParkdaleCensus-designated place19 mi0.6
Biggs JunctionCensus-designated place19 mi0.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Chenoweth, OR in?
Chenoweth is in Wasco County, Oregon.
What is the population of Chenoweth, OR?
About 1,445 people live in Chenoweth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Chenoweth?
Nearby places include The Dalles (1.1 mi), Dallesport, WA (3.3 mi), Rowena (4.5 mi), Lyle, WA (6.1 mi), Mosier (9.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023