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Nehalem, OR
City in Tillamook County, Oregon.
Population
235
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
876
ZIP codes
0
Nehalem and its ZIP codes
Nehalem at a glance
- Nehalem is about 20 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
Local data for Nehalem, OR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tillamook County. PPP loans are for Nehalem.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,653
9,916 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,662
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$247M
FY 2026, $9,033 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Nehalem, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
106
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,087
5.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
65° / 39°F
76.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nehalem, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.2%
U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Nehalem
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bayside GardensCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 1 |
| ManzanitaCity | 1.9 mi | 0.8 |
| NeahkahnieCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.7 |
| WheelerCity | 2.2 mi | 0.5 |
| BarnesdaleCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Rockaway BeachCity | 7.3 mi | 1.6 |
| GaribaldiCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| Cannon BeachCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Bay CityCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Cape MearesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| IdavilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| TillamookCity | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| SeasideCity | 18 mi | 4 |
| OceansideCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| NetartsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nehalem, OR in?
- Nehalem is in Tillamook County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Nehalem, OR?
- About 235 people live in Nehalem, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nehalem?
- Nearby places include Bayside Gardens (1.1 mi), Manzanita (1.9 mi), Neahkahnie (2.2 mi), Wheeler (2.2 mi), Barnesdale (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023