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Wallowa, OR
City in Wallowa County, Oregon.
Population
633
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,036
ZIP codes
0
Wallowa and its ZIP codes
Wallowa at a glance
- Wallowa is about 23 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,371, 43% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $336,100 (30% below Oregon) and median rent is $699 a month.
Local data for Wallowa, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wallowa, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,371
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$336,100
Median rent
$699/mo
Homeownership
85.0%
Bachelor's or higher
23.5%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (141), Irish Americans (60), German Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wallowa County. PPP loans are for Wallowa.
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
Wallowa, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone48.5%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home33.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wallowa, 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
88° / 20°F
18.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wallowa, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Wallowa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LostineCity | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| EnterpriseCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| ElginCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| JosephCity | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| ImblerCity | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| CoveCity | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| SummervilleTown | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| Wallowa LakeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wallowa, OR in?
- Wallowa is in Wallowa County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Wallowa, OR?
- About 633 people live in Wallowa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wallowa?
- Nearby places include Lostine (7.6 mi), Enterprise (16 mi), Elgin (19 mi), Joseph (21 mi), Imbler (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023