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Fossil
A city of 447 people in Oregon
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About Fossil
City in Oregon, United States1891Established
447Population
0.8 sq miArea
2,654 ftElevation
Fossil is a city in and the county seat of Wheeler County, Oregon, United States. The name was chosen by the first postmaster, Thomas B. Hoover, who had found some fossil remains on his ranch. As of the 2020 census, Fossil had a population of 447.
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Town numbers
ZIP code97830
Area code458, 541
Living in Fossil
Housing in Fossil
$274K▲ 5.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow
The typical Fossil home is worth about $274,000, up 5.3% in a year, 45% below the Oregon typical home.
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Health in Fossil
Compared with Oregon
5better than OR·11worse
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 10 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Pioneer Memorial HospitalHeppner · 40.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Asher ClinicFossil · 0.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
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Schools in Fossil
All Fossil schools →DistrictFossil SD 21JSchools1
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES). Ratings are from neighbors.
Where Fossil is
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