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Wasco, OR
City in Sherman County, Oregon.
Population
455
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
451
ZIP codes
0
Wasco and its ZIP codes
Wasco at a glance
- Wasco is about 10 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
Local data for Wasco, OR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sherman County. PPP loans are for Wasco.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,276
908 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,314
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$35.9M
FY 2026, $19,173 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wasco, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
172
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 25°F
11.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wasco, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Wasco
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MoroCity | 7.5 mi | 0.5 |
| RufusCity | 7.7 mi | 1.2 |
| Biggs JunctionCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Maryhill, WACensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2.8 |
| Wishram, WACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| Centerville, WACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| Grass ValleyCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Goldendale, WACity | 17 mi | 3 |
| DufurCity | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| Dallesport, WACensus-designated place | 24 mi | 6.7 |
| The DallesCity | 25 mi | 6.7 |
| ChenowethCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 5.6 |
| ArlingtonCity | 26 mi | 2.1 |
| Roosevelt, WACensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3.8 |
| Klickitat, WACensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.9 |
| RowenaCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wasco, OR in?
- Wasco is in Sherman County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Wasco, OR?
- About 455 people live in Wasco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wasco?
- Nearby places include Moro (7.5 mi), Rufus (7.7 mi), Biggs Junction (8.7 mi), Maryhill, WA (8.9 mi), Wishram, WA (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023