Wasco County, OR
Living in Wasco County
Bikeability31
Walkability53
Commute89
Public Transit23
Affordability73
Public Safety80
Airports51
Hospitals81
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
26kPopulation+1.4k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial2%
Native American3%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate29%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector66%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office21%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$213kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$764Median Monthly Rent+$217 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home17%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity74%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas12%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wasco County
United States45
Oregon34
Property Crime in Wasco County
United States48
Oregon58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 6 | 11 |
| Feb | 37 | 5 | 8 |
| Mar | 42 | 5 | 6 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| Jun | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 40 | 7 | 8 |
| Dec | 33 | 7 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wasco County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding15
Tornado2
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wasco County, OR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wasco County, OR
Columbia Lutheran School
30 miles, N
Sonrise Academy
30 miles, N
Horizon Christian School
41 miles, NW
Mid-Columbia Adventist Christian School
41 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Wasco County, OR
Birthingway College of Midwifery
70 miles, W
University of Western States
71 miles, W
Multnomah University
73 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wasco County, OR
Mid-Columbia Medical Center
29 miles, N
St Charles Madras
36 miles, S
Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital
41 miles, NW
Skyline Hospital
41 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Wasco County, OR
Roberts Field
63 miles, S
Portland International Airport
75 miles, NW
Mahlon Sweet Field
124 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
125 miles, NE