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Wallowa County

Population in July 2007: 785. Population change since 2000: -9.4%
 

Males: 395  (50.4%)
Females: 390  (49.6%)

Median resident age:  40.8 years
Oregon median age:  36.3 years

Zip codes: 97885.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $36,053 (it was $28,603 in 2000)
Wallowa:  $36,053
Oregon:  $48,730

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $147,792 (it was $80,600 in 2000)
Wallowa:  $147,792
Oregon:  $257,300

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $157,954; Detached houses: $166,636; Mobile homes: $67,167

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Races in Wallowa:

  • White Non-Hispanic (94.4%)
  • Hispanic (3.0%)
  • Two or more races (2.1%)
  • American Indian (1.8%)
  • Other race (1.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Wallowa: 85.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (18.9%), English (16.5%), United States (14.0%), Irish (10.1%), Scottish (6.2%), Norwegian (3.9%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Incorporated in 1899

Elevation: 2948 feet

Land area: 0.61 square miles.

Population density: 1278 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Wallowa

  • High school or higher: 82.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
  • Unemployed: 19.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 29.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Wallowa city

  • Never married: 17.8%
  • Now married: 61.7%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 7.0%
  • Divorced: 12.2%

13 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.5%
Oregon:  8.5%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Wallowa:  0.9% ($765)
Oregon:  1.2% ($1,687)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Kennewick, WA (89.7 miles , pop. 54,693).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northwest Clackamas, OR (247.0 miles , pop. 224,220).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (795.7 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Lostine, OR (2.7 miles ), Enterprise, OR (4.0 miles ), Elgin, OR (4.3 miles ), Joseph, OR (4.6 miles ), Imbler, OR (4.7 miles ), Flora, OR (4.8 miles) , Cove, OR (4.8 miles ), Summerville, OR (4.8 miles) .

Latitude: 45.57 N, Longitude: 117.53 W

Area code: 541

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Population change in the 1990s: +95 (+12.3%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (17%)
  • Wood products (12%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (19%)
  • Accommodation and food services (16%)
  • Food and beverage stores (11%)
  • Health care (11%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, and souvenir, and other miscellaneous stores (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Social assistance (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (8%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (5%)



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Hospitals/medical centers near Wallowa:
  • WALLOWA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; ENTERPRISE, OR)
  • GRANDE RONDE HOSPITAL (about 32 miles; LA GRANDE, OR)
  • ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER (about 40 miles; WALLA WALLA, WA)

Political contributions by individuals in Wallowa, OR

Airports located in Wallowa:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wallowa:
  • EASTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY (about 32 miles; LA GRANDE, OR; Full-time enrollment: 2,192)
  • WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 40 miles; WALLA WALLA, WA; FT enrollment: 2,812)
  • LEWIS-CLARK STATE COLLEGE (about 63 miles; LEWISTON, ID; FT enrollment: 2,213)
  • WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 88 miles; PULLMAN, WA; FT enrollment: 18,110)
  • COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE (about 89 miles; PASCO, WA; FT enrollment: 3,529)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO (about 97 miles; MOSCOW, ID; FT enrollment: 9,823)
  • EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (about 132 miles; CHENEY, WA; FT enrollment: 7,852)
Library in Wallowa:
  • WALLOWA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $22,762; Location: 201 N MAIN; 8,967 books; 103 audio materials; 72 video materials; 4 serial subscriptions)

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Notable location: Wallowa Forest Service Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Whisky Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Post office: Wallowa Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: NEZ Perce Interpretive Center (Museums; 209 East 2nd).

Hotels: Mingo Motel (102 North Alder), Minam Motel & Market (72601 Highway 82).

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.5 people
Oregon:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  71.1%
Whole state:  65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  2.9%
Whole state:  6.3%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  22.0%
Whole state:  11.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  11.2%
Whole state:  5.0%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Wallowa, OR



Wallowa compared to Oregon state average:
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age above 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 Wallowa (2009 data):
  • Community Bank: Wallowa Branch at 202 Storie Street, branch established on 1957-06-15. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $317.8 mil, Deposits: $276.9 mil, headquarters in Joseph, OR, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 15 total offices, Holding Company: Community Bancshares, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Wallowa County Oregon:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (35%)
  • Wood (30%)
  • Electricity (28%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (6%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Religon statistics for Wallowa

Adherents


NameChristian Churches and Churches of ChristCatholic ChurchChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsConservative Baptist Association of AmericaUnited Methodist Church
Adherents26.1%24.9%10.8%7.9%7.1%
Congregations15.0%10.0%5.0%10.0%10.0%
NameAssemblies of GodUnited Church of ChristSeventh-Day Adventist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Other religions
Adherents5.0%4.3%3.9%3.0%7.0%
Congregations10.0%5.0%5.0%5.0%25.0%
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.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$4,870$58,4401$1,381
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$250
Sewerage 1$4,535$54,4200$0
Water Supply 1$6,274$75,2880$0
Local Libraries 0$0 1$1,243
Totals for Government 3$15,679$62,7167$2,874



6.72% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,574 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.72%
Oregon average:  8.89%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Union County, OR  0.53% ($27,214 average AGI)
from Clackamas County, OR  0.38% ($69,500)


7.29% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,578 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.29%
Oregon average:  7.91%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Union County, OR  0.65% ($23,706 average AGI)
to Umatilla County, OR  0.46% ($28,500)
to Deschutes County, OR  0.38% ($21,900)


Strongest AM radio stations in Wallowa:
  • KWEI (1260 AM; 50 kW; WEISER, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KWVR (1340 AM; 1 kW; ENTERPRISE, OR; Owner: WALLOWA VALLEY RADIO BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KQQQ (1150 AM; 25 kW; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: RADIO PALOUSE, INC.)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)
  • KGA (1510 AM; 50 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFLD (870 AM; 10 kW; PASCO, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOZE (950 AM; 5 kW; LEWISTON, ID; Owner: 4-K RADIO, INC.)
  • KMAX (840 AM; 10 kW; COLFAX, WA; Owner: PALOUSE COUNTRY, INC.)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KUJ (1420 AM; 5 kW; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: ALEXANDRA COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wallowa:
  • K208DB (89.5 FM; ENTERPRISE, ETC., OR; Owner: WALLOWA VALLEY TV ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • K234AD (94.7 FM; ENTERPRISE, OR; Owner: WALLOWA VALLEY TV ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • KUBQ (98.7 FM; LA GRANDE, OR; Owner: GRANDE RADIO, INC.)
  • KCMB (104.7 FM; BAKER, OR; Owner: OREGON TRAIL RADIO, INC.)
  • KNLT (95.7 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KZZM (101.9 FM; WESTON, OR; Owner: BUTTERFIELD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KWWS (89.7 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KGTS (91.3 FM; COLLEGE PLACE, WA; Owner: WALLA WALLA COLLEGE)
  • KNWO (90.1 FM; COTTONWOOD, ID; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KRKL (93.3 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KHSS (100.7 FM; WALLA WALLA, WA; Owner: TWO HEARTS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KLRF (88.5 FM; MILTON-FREEWATER, OR; Owner: LIFETALK RADIO, INC.)



Wallowa fatal accident list:
Nov 7, 1995 11:15 AM, 10, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Matthew Cormier, 71738 Tick Hill Rd, Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 57.9 m
    Registrant: Holland And Knight, LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Nw, Ste.100, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 862-5989, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • 106 N Pine & 2nd St, Call Sign: KNEN793, Licensee ID: L00081765
    Assigned Frequencies : 154.280 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/03/2003, Expiration Date: 03/01/2013
    Registrant: Wallowa Rural Fire Protection District 1, 81703 E Hwy 82, Wallowa, OR 97885, Phone: (541) 886-8802
  • Wallowa Guard Station Highway 82, Call Sign: KOA702, Licensee ID: L00023712
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.160 MHz, 151.430 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/03/2002, Expiration Date: 08/25/2012
    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: 3
  • WALLOWA, 71738 Tick Hill Rd, Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WQGX363
    Assigned Frequencies : 10885.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/14/2007, Expiration Date: 05/14/2017, 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:
  • NEZ PERCE, 202 E. 4th, Type: Pole, Structure height: 6.4 m, Call Sign: WQGX636
    Assigned Frequencies : 11375.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/16/2007, Expiration Date: 05/16/2017, 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:
  • WALLOWA, 71738 Tick Hill Rd, Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WQKD360
    Assigned Frequencies : 6560.62 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/07/2009, Expiration Date: 04/07/2019, Certifier: Pamelia Y Hoof
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy., Ste 150 Mc: Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7640, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: KD7RMM, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00521086
    Grant Date: 05/22/2002, Expiration Date: 05/22/2012, Certifier: Rebecca J Byers
    Registrant: Rebecca J Byers, Wallowa, OR 97885
  • Call Sign: KE7SMH, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00787901
    Grant Date: 03/19/2008, Expiration Date: 03/19/2018, Certifier: James M Healy Ii
    Registrant: James M Healy Ii, 204 Riverside Ave, Wallowa, OR 97885


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 9 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts in Wallowa)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 2

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