Hunter-Morelock House · National Register of Historic Places
Wallowa’s story
127 years in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1899Wallowa is settled
WallowaOR
A town of 633, settled in 1899. Public schools that outperform most of Oregon.
Photo: Finetooth · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
633
−1.5% since 2010
Typical home
$326K
+0.5% in a year
Household income
$47K
median
Median age
41.7
years
Jobs based here
167
A commuter town
What makes Wallowa stand out
The 2 things Wallowa does most differently from other towns.
Small town
633 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Wallowa’s report card
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Local news
All →- Wallowa vs Joseph Charter - Boys Middle School Football 09/22/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 22
- Middle School Girls Volleyball - Part 2 Multi-team Event - 09/19/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 19
- Middle School Girls Volleyball - Part 1 Multi-team Event - 09/19/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 18
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wallowa. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.
81risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingAvalanchesWildfire
2
paid flood claims since 2010
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Schools
Wallowa’s public schools outperform 76% of Oregon districts
The public schools Wallowa’s kids attend outperform 76% of Oregon’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallowa Elementary School | PK–5 | 96 | B+ |
| Wallowa Middle School | 6–8 | 53 | Not graded |
| Wallowa High School | 9–12 | 55 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OR on state testsAll 3 schools →
Housing
A typical Wallowa home is worth about $326K
The typical Wallowa home is worth about $326,000, about the same as a year ago, 34% below the Oregon typical home.
$326KZillow home value
Typical home value
Wallowa$326K
Oregon$496K
+0.5%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
About one in nine working residents works right in Wallowa
Most working residents leave Wallowa for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Enterprise (23%), Joseph (8%) and La Grande (4%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
11%work in town
Where working residents work
In Wallowa11%
Enterprise23%
Joseph8%
La Grande4%
Lostine4%
16 mi
median commute distance
167
jobs based in Wallowa
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Wallowa has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
48″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–39°
Spring32–60°
Summer46–83°
Fall32–62°
Sep 9
typical first frost
Jun 7
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Wallowa is
Wallowa beats the Oregon average on 4 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
26 measures vs. Oregon
4 better16 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Wallowa | OR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 71.3% | 63.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.7% | 8.9% |
Wallowa Memorial Hospital
15.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
89% of working residents leave Wallowa for work
Where Wallowa’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
167jobs based in Wallowa
11%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
2 places in Wallowa on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Wallowa
City in Oregon, United States
Wallowa () is a city in Wallowa County, Oregon, United States. The population was 808 at the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1899
- Population
- 796
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,949 ft
- ZIP code
- 97885
- Area code
- 541
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