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Wallowa County, Oregon in numbers: crime, income, hazards
Wallowa County averaged 0.00 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, 100% lower than the Oregon rate (3.3). Households here have a median income of $67,112 and the unemployment rate was 4.5% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 7,553 residents.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Wallowa County?
From 2021 through 2025, Wallowa County averaged 0 reported violent crimes a year, along with 55 property crimes. The violent rate, 0.00 per 1,000 people, is 100% lower than the Oregon rate (3.3); nationally it is 3.7. Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 7.5 per 1,000 residents, compared with 25.5 across Oregon. With this few incidents, one or two cases move the rate a lot from year to year.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Wallowa County | Per 1,000 | Oregon per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 0 | 0.00 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 0 | – | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 0 | – | 0.43 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 0 | – | 0.60 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 0 | – | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 55 | 7.5 | 25.5 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 8 | – | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 45 | – | 18.4 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0.27 | 3.9 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (2 agencies; 97% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Wallowa County?
Median household income is $67,112, 19% lower than the statewide figure ($83,011). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $394,800 by its owners; renters pay a median $981. 12.0% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 16.0%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.5% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 168 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Wallowa County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,553 | 4,254,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $67,112 | $83,011 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $394,800 | $477,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $981 | $1,525 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.8% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 7.8% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 12.0% | 16.0% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 38.2% | 36.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 72.5% | 63.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 49.7 | 40.4 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.2% | 92.4% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 6.3% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Wallowa County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Wallowa County as “Very Low”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
No active Superfund site is listed in Wallowa County. 1 former site has finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Joseph Forest Products. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Wallowa County has 1 dam classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition. The tallest is Wallowa Lake (40 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Disasters, air and water
Wallowa County was covered by 1 federal major disaster declaration from 2016 through 2025 (Flood 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 1 of 355 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 5 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low).
Is there road construction in Wallowa County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 2 highway work zones in Wallowa County (all active that day). Where crews are working: OR-82. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Wallowa County?
Federal school lists show 8 public and 0 private schools in the county. USGS mapping shows 5 fire or EMS stations and 4 police or sheriff stations. 2 state parks or recreation areas: Minam State Recreation Area and Wallowa Lake State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Wallowa County
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map in Wallowa County, plus 7 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Joseph Hardware INC (Joseph).
Liquor stores
3 liquor stores are on the map in Wallowa County: Anton's Home And Spirits (Joseph), Enterprise Liquor Store (Enterprise) and Wallowa Food City (Wallowa).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Wallowa County on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Wallowa County?
Wallowa County averaged 0 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 0.00 per 1,000 residents, 100% lower than the Oregon rate (3.3). The property-crime rate was 7.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Wallowa County?
$67,112 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $83,011 for Oregon and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Wallowa County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.5% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 168 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Wallowa County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Wallowa County as “Very Low”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”.
Are there Superfund sites in Wallowa County?
No active Superfund site is listed in Wallowa County. 1 former site has finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Joseph Forest Products.
Is there road construction in Wallowa County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 2 highway work zones in Wallowa County (all active that day). Where crews are working: OR-82.
How does Wallowa County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County, ID | 4,744 | 2.0 | $61,808 |
| Asotin County, WA | 22,467 | 2.2 | $72,283 |
| Baker County | 16,840 | 1.8 | $60,936 |
| Columbia County, WA | 4,014 | 1.1 | $71,810 |
| Garfield County, WA | 2,353 | 12.1 | $64,884 |
| Idaho County, ID | 17,432 | 2.0 | $66,325 |
| Nez Perce County, ID | 42,697 | 1.6 | $72,599 |
| Umatilla County | 79,940 | 2.5 | $67,728 |
| Union County | 26,144 | 2.2 | $65,661 |
More: Oregon statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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