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Oso, WA
Census-designated place in Snohomish County, Washington.
Population
245
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
87
ZIP codes
0
Oso and its ZIP codes
Oso at a glance
- Oso is 26% less dense than Washington as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Snohomish County. PPP loans are for Oso.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$84,350
299,062 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,447
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.7B
FY 2026, $5,716 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Oso, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
49
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,769
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 29°F
49.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oso, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Oso
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake CavanaughCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Arlington HeightsCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 8.4 |
| Swede HeavenCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 7.2 |
| Canyon CreekCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.1 |
| BryantCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.1 |
| ArlingtonCity | 12 mi | 10 |
| Granite FallsCity | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| Sisco HeightsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 13.8 |
| Lake McMurrayCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| VerlotCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 10.9 |
| DarringtonTown | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| Sunday LakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| Lake BosworthCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4 |
| SilvanaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| LochsloyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.5 |
| Big LakeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oso, WA in?
- Oso is in Snohomish County, Washington.
- What is the population of Oso, WA?
- About 245 people live in Oso, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oso?
- Nearby places include Lake Cavanaugh (5.4 mi), Arlington Heights (8 mi), Swede Heaven (8.8 mi), Canyon Creek (11 mi), Bryant (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023