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Joseph, OR
City in Wallowa County, Oregon.
Population
1,054
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,163
ZIP codes
0
Joseph and its ZIP codes
Joseph at a glance
- Joseph is about 26 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,444, 34% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $334,900 (30% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,151 a month.
Local data for Joseph, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Joseph, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,444
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$334,900
Median rent
$1,151/mo
Homeownership
67.0%
Bachelor's or higher
51.8%
Median age
58.0
Average commute
16.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (283), Irish Americans (129), Italian Americans (82).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wallowa County. PPP loans are for Joseph.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,379
2,855 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,705
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$71.1M
FY 2026, $9,621 per person
How people get to work
Joseph, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.8%
Average one-way commute: 16.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Joseph, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
334
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
44
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 19°F
16.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Joseph, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Joseph
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Wallowa LakeCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.8 |
| EnterpriseCity | 5.7 mi | 1.5 |
| LostineCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| WallowaCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| CoveCity | 29 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Joseph, OR in?
- Joseph is in Wallowa County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Joseph, OR?
- About 1,054 people live in Joseph, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Joseph?
- Nearby places include Wallowa Lake (3.8 mi), Enterprise (5.7 mi), Lostine (14 mi), Wallowa (21 mi), Cove (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023