Wasco County, Oregon
Among the top 2% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 10% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 78% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 98% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 56% of US counties
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 6% for park & nature access
- bottom 4% for sunny days
Wasco County is a county in Oregon with about 27,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, park & nature access, and walkability. It rates lower on cost of living and sunny days.
Official websiteco.wasco.or.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cool winters · Dry · Light snow
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Precipitation 2.3 in0.3 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$61k53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$61kbetter than 5% of US counties
Home Value$298k88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$925better than 32% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 18% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.93%better than 44% of US counties
Income Tax9.23%better than 8% of US counties
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden13.74%better than 11% of US counties
Unemployment7.1%better than 16% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)37°F59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation13.8 in5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall7.1 inbetter than 60% of US counties
Sunny Days175 daysbetter than 4% of US counties
Summer Humidity54°Fbetter than 87% of US counties
Comfortable Days91 daysbetter than 80% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk67.8better than 31% of US counties
Air Quality27 AQIbetter than 92% of US counties
School Quality69.2better than 73% of US counties
Violent Crime971/100kbetter than 37% of US counties
Property Crime2660/100kbetter than 6% of US counties
Community
Population26,63951st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.440th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3156th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0578th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)72.1%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.3%15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)19.9%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.9%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 91% of US counties
Walkability9.6/20better than 92% of US counties
Airport Distance77 mibetter than 64% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.6%better than 58% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 95% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Wasco County an affordable place to live?
- Wasco County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $61k, better than 5% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Wasco County?
- The median home value in Wasco County is $298k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Wasco County?
- Median household income in Wasco County is $61k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Wasco County?
- Median gross rent in Wasco County is $925 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Wasco County safe?
- Wasco County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 971/100k (better than 37%). Property crime is 2660/100k.
- What is the weather like in Wasco County?
- Wasco County averages 74°F in July and 37°F in January, with 13.8 in of annual precipitation and about 175 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Wasco County?
- Public-school quality in Wasco County is above average, scoring better than 73% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Wasco County?
- The average one-way commute in Wasco County is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)