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Rowena, OR
Census-designated place in Wasco County, Oregon.
Population
181
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
100
ZIP codes
0
Rowena and its ZIP codes
Rowena at a glance
- Rowena is about 2.3 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
Local data for Rowena, OR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wasco County. PPP loans are for Rowena.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Rowena, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rowena, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Rowena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lyle, WACensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.7 |
| ChenowethCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 5.6 |
| The DallesCity | 5.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Dallesport, WACensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 6.7 |
| MosierCity | 5.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Bingen, WACity | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| White Salmon, WACity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Klickitat, WACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Hood RiverCity | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| OdellCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| Wishram, WACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| DufurCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Mount HoodCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| ParkdaleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| Centerville, WACensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| Biggs JunctionCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rowena, OR in?
- Rowena is in Wasco County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Rowena, OR?
- About 181 people live in Rowena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rowena?
- Nearby places include Lyle, WA (1.8 mi), Chenoweth (4.5 mi), The Dalles (5.2 mi), Dallesport, WA (5.2 mi), Mosier (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023