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Oroville, WA

City in Okanogan County, Washington.

Population

1,605

Land area

1.7sq mi

People per sq mi

950

ZIP codes

0

Oroville and its ZIP codes

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Oroville at a glance

  • Oroville is about 8.1 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • The median household income is $39,755, 59% below the Washington median of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,200 (69% below Washington) and median rent is $738 a month.

Local data for Oroville, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Oroville, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$39,755

Poverty rate

26.9%

Median home value

$175,200

Median rent

$738/mo

Homeownership

62.2%

Bachelor's or higher

8.5%

Median age

49.3

Average commute

10.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (362), German Americans (244), Irish Americans (167).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Okanogan County. PPP loans are for Oroville.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,515

17,526 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,775

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$430M

FY 2026, $10,204 per person

Okanogan County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Oroville, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone61.6%
  • Carpooled16.0%
  • Public transit3.9%
  • Walked7.2%
  • Bicycle0.6%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home10.7%

Average one-way commute: 10.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Oroville, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

925

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

183

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 23°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Oroville, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.3%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

13.3%

U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts

Smoking

15.9%

U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.2%

U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts

Cities near Oroville

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LoomisCensus-designated place12 mi0.9
TonasketCity16 mi0.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Oroville, WA in?
Oroville is in Okanogan County, Washington.
What is the population of Oroville, WA?
About 1,605 people live in Oroville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Oroville?
Nearby places include Loomis (12 mi), Tonasket (16 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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