Drinking water stations with addresses in Fossil and their reported violations in the past:
FOSSIL, CITY OF (Population served: 470, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-1997, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (AUG-15-1997)
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-1997, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (AUG-15-1997)
Past monitoring violations:
- Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JAN-2005 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule
- CCR INADEQUATE REPORTING - Between OCT-19-2004 and DEC-31-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule
- CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2004 and DEC-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule
- Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JAN-2004 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule
- CCR INADEQUATE REPORTING - Between OCT-19-2003 and DEC-31-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule
- 11 routine major monitoring violations
- 3 minor monitoring violations
- 55 regular monitoring violations
- 7 other older monitoring violations
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
| This city: | 12.0% | | Whole state: | 11.6% |
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
| This city: | 4.1% | | Whole state: | 5.0% |
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Fossil, OR
16 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
Fossil compared to Oregon state average:
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
- Median age significantly above state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Number of college students significantly below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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Banks with branches in Fossil (2009 data):
- Bank of Eastern Oregon: Fossil Branch at 555 First Street, branch established on 1900-01-01. Info updated 2008-10-09: Bank assets: $227.9 mil, Deposits: $189.0 mil, headquarters in Heppner, OR, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 11 total offices, Holding Company: Beo Bancorp
School Enrollment by Level of School
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2004 Presidential Election results in Wheeler County Oregon:
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
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- Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (50%)
- Electricity (28%)
- Wood (19%)
- Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
- Utility gas (1%)
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Religion statistics for Fossil
| Name | Assemblies of God | Independent Associations and Unaffiliated Churches Landmark Missionary Baptist | Catholic Church | United Methodist Church | Other religions |
| Adherents | 37.4% | 35.6% | 16.3% | 10.2% | 0.5% |
| Congregations | 33.3% | 33.3% | 16.7% | 16.7% | N/A |
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Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Tables represent county-level data.
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Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
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| Function |
Full-time employees |
Monthly full-time payroll |
Average yearly full-time wage |
Part-time employees |
Monthly part-time payroll |
| Other Government Administration |
1 | $2,600 | $31,200 | 0 | $0 |
| Streets and Highways |
0 | $0 | | 1 | $1,033 |
| Totals for Government |
1 | $2,600 | $31,200 | 1 | $1,033 |
9.93% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,442 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 9.93% | | Oregon average: | 8.89% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
8.67% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($24,973 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 8.67% | | Oregon average: | 7.91% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Strongest AM radio stations in Fossil:
- KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
- KPAM (860 AM; 50 kW; TROUTDALE, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
- KOTK (1080 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND RADIO, L.L.C.)
- KEX (1190 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- KKSN (1520 AM; 50 kW; OREGON CITY, OR; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC)
- KKAD (1550 AM; 50 kW; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-WASHINGTON, INC)
- KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)
- KPNW (1120 AM; 50 kW; EUGENE, OR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KBND (1110 AM; 13 kW; BEND, OR; Owner: COMBINED COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- KIRO (710 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
- KTTH (770 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
- KICE (940 AM; 10 kW; BEND, OR; Owner: GCC BEND, LLC)
Strongest FM radio stations in Fossil:
- KWRX (88.5 FM; REDMOND, OR; Owner: ST BD OF HIGHER ED FOR THE UN OF OR)
- KYYT (102.3 FM; GOLDENDALE, WA; Owner: HAYSTACK BROADCASTING, INC.)
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1- 17951 Black Butte Lane, Type: Tower, Structure height: 24.3 m, Overall height: 27.4 m, Call Sign: KNKN266
880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz Grant Date: 11/20/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: Steven T Campbell
Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, Nw, Ste. 100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1- RONALD HERON, 17951 Black Butte Lane, Type: Tower, Structure height: 24.3 m, Overall height: 27.4 m
Registrant: Holland & Knight, LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Ste 100, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Email:
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2- Rancharea Rock 3.8 Mi Se, Type: Tower, Structure height: 10 m, Overall height: 12 m, Call Sign: WPJL218, Licensee ID: L00017693
Assigned Frequencies : 151.070 MHz Grant Date: 08/14/2001, Expiration Date: 07/11/2011, Certifier: Norman Mc Lachlan
Registrant: State Of Oregon, 2960 State St Bldg 5, Salem, OR 97310, Phone: (503) 986-2897, Fax: (503) 986-2899 - 3/4 Mi Sse Of Fossil Guard Station, Call Sign: KOA715, Licensee ID: L00023712
Assigned Frequencies : 151.205 MHz, 151.475 MHz Grant Date: 01/09/2004, Expiration Date: 02/15/2014
Registrant: State Of Dba Department Of Forestry Oregon, 2600 State St, Salem, OR 97310, Phone: (503) 945-7326, Fax: (503) 945-7320, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 7- RANCHERIA, Sr 19 To Rancheria L O Rd. 2.13 Miles, Type: Tower, Structure height: 20 m, Call Sign: WPZT518
Assigned Frequencies : 6034.15 MHz, 5974.85 MHz Grant Date: 03/10/2004, Expiration Date: 03/10/2014, Certifier: Mike Mcarthur
Registrant: Radio Dynamics Corporation, 6701 Democracy Blvd., Suite 300, Bethesda, MD 20878, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 493-5162, Email:
- Fossil, Main & Washington Sts, Type: Tower, Structure height: 12.2 m, Call Sign: WQBE492, Licensee ID: L00001959
Assigned Frequencies : 5945.20 MHz Grant Date: 09/27/2004, Expiration Date: 03/26/2005, Cancelation Date: 05/28/2005, Certifier: Vicki Schultheis
Registrant: Centurytel Of Eastern Oregon, Inc., Vancouver, WA 98668-8701, Phone: (360) 905-6839, Fax: (360) 905-5953, Email:
- RANCHERIA, Sr19 To Rancheria, Type: Tower, Structure height: 20 m, Call Sign: WQIG768
Assigned Frequencies : 5945.20 MHz Grant Date: 02/05/2008, Expiration Date: 02/05/2018, Certifier: Rob Myers
Registrant: Day Wireless Systems, 4700 Se International Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222, Phone: (503) 659-1240, Fax: (503) 794-3774, Email:
- FOSSIL, 17951 Black Butte Lane, Type: Tower, Structure height: 24.3 m, Overall height: 27.4 m, Call Sign: WQJG477
Assigned Frequencies : 6646.25 MHz Grant Date: 08/28/2008, Expiration Date: 08/28/2018, Certifier: John E Rooney
Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite #100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:
- WC, Wheeler County Courthouse, Type: Building, Structure height: 10.7 m, Call Sign: WQJT933
Assigned Frequencies : 18065.0 MHz Grant Date: 01/02/2009, Expiration Date: 01/02/2019, Certifier: Robert E Myers
Registrant: Frontier Telenet, 135 S. Main Street Ste 204, Condon, OR 97823, Phone: (541) 384-2130, Email:
- BB, Black Butte, Type: Tower, Structure height: 61 m, Call Sign: WQJT934
Assigned Frequencies : 19625.0 MHz Grant Date: 01/02/2009, Expiration Date: 01/02/2019, Certifier: Robert E Myers
Registrant: Frontier Telenet, 135 S. Main Street Ste 204, Condon, OR 97823, Phone: (541) 384-2130, Email:
- FOSSIL, Main & Washington Sts, Type: Tower, Structure height: 12.2 m, Call Sign: WCT964
Assigned Frequencies : 2122.40 MHz, 5945.20 MHz Grant Date: 01/17/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011
Registrant: Centurytel, Inc., Vancouver, WA 98668-8701, Phone: (360) 905-6839, Fax: (360) 905-5953, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 7- Call Sign: KA7GJQ, Previous Call Sign:
Grant Date: 02/16/1995, Expiration Date: 02/16/2005, Cancelation Date: 02/17/2007
Registrant: Harry F Turner, Fossil, OR 97830 - Call Sign: KC7ZWX, Previous Call Sign:
Grant Date: 12/22/1997, Expiration Date: 12/22/2007
Registrant: Travis P Ward, Fossil, OR 97830 - Call Sign: KC7ZYN, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01330620
Grant Date: 10/09/2007, Expiration Date: 01/02/2018, Certifier: Prescilla D Cibulka
Registrant: Prescilla D Cibulka, Fossil, OR 97830 - Call Sign: NL7RS, Previous Call Sign:
Grant Date: 05/18/1999, Expiration Date: 05/18/2009
Registrant: Ed D Pool, Fossil, OR 97830-0523 - Call Sign: W7EKO, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00625784
Grant Date: 01/21/2003, Expiration Date: 04/20/2013
Registrant: Leonard H Cibulka, 655 5th St, Fossil, OR 97830-0044 - Call Sign: WB7OEB, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00551576
Grant Date: 09/21/2007, Expiration Date: 11/04/2017, Certifier: Jon L Fessler
Registrant: Jon L Fessler, 811 Main, Fossil, OR 97830 - Call Sign: KD7LIV, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00308619
Grant Date: 12/22/2000, Expiration Date: 12/22/2010, Certifier: Valery S Shean
Registrant: Valery S Shean, Fossil, OR 97830
FAA Registered Aircrafts: 5- Aircraft: PIPER PA-12 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 3213M , Serial Number: 12-1886, Year manufactured: 1947
Registrant (Individual): George L Dukek, Box 1061, Fossil, OR 97830 - Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-125 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 3872C , Serial Number: 18-763, Year manufactured: 1951, Airworthiness Date: 07/07/1958
Registrant (Individual): Ray G Davenport, 50486 Streese Rd, Fossil, OR 97830 - Aircraft: PIPER PA-17 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 4687H , Serial Number: 17-85, Year manufactured: 1948, Airworthiness Date: 11/30/1955
Registrant (Individual): Shawna D White, Po Box 221, Fossil, OR 97830 - Aircraft: MD HELICOPTER INC 500N (Rotorcraft, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: 12,500 - 19,999 Pounds), Engine: ALLISON 250-C20 SER (420 HP) (Turbo-shaft)
N-Number: 515TH , Serial Number: LN099, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 05/17/2002
Registrant (Corporation): Stanley Ranch LLC, Po Box 486, Fossil, OR 97830 - Aircraft: CESSNA 525 (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 8, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: WILLIAMS FJ 44 SERIES (1900 Pounds of Thrust) (Turbo-fan)
N-Number: 678RF , Serial Number: 525-0537, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 09/02/2004
Registrant (Corporation): Ricks Custom Fencing & Decking Inc, Po Box 486, Fossil, OR 97830
2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents: See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Fossil, OR
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