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What are the crime rate and median income in Wasco County, Oregon?
The violent-crime rate in Wasco County was 2.9 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), 13% lower than the statewide rate (3.3). The median household earns $64,175 and the unemployment rate was 5.3% in August 2026. About 26,552 people live in the county.
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 Wasco County?
From 2021 through 2025, Wasco County averaged 77 reported violent crimes a year, along with 614 property crimes. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 2.9: 13% lower than the Oregon rate (3.3), and 21% lower than the national rate (3.7). Property crime ran at 23.2 per 1,000, against 25.5 statewide. Aggravated assaults make up 69% of the violent total.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Wasco County | Per 1,000 | Oregon per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 77 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 11 | 0.41 | 0.43 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.45 | 0.60 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 53 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 614 | 23.2 | 25.5 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 81 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 458 | 17.2 | 18.4 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 75 | 2.8 | 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; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Wasco County?
The median household in Wasco County earns $64,175 a year, 23% lower than the Oregon median ($83,011). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $367,400, and the median rent is $1,008 a month. 21.8% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 16.0%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 685 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Wasco County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,552 | 4,254,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $64,175 | $83,011 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $367,400 | $477,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,008 | $1,525 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.7% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 11.6% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 21.8% | 16.0% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 22.4% | 36.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 67.5% | 63.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 41.0 | 40.4 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.4% | 92.4% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 8.5% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Wasco County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Wasco County as “Relatively Low”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Relatively High). 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
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Wasco County: Union Pacific Railroad Co. Tie-Treating Plant. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 9 high-hazard dams in Wasco County. 2 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 6 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Crow Creek (115 ft) and Currant Creek (82 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
3 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 6,590 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Wasco County was covered by 3 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Fire 2, Severe Storm 1), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 0 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 20 community water systems, 1 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 9 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 1 pedestrian.
Is there road construction in Wasco County?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Wasco County on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Wasco County?
Federal school lists show 11 public and 1 private schools in the county. 3 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 12 fire or EMS stations and 3 police or sheriff stations. 4 state parks or recreation areas: Clarno State Park, Mayer State Park, Memaloose State Park and White River Falls State Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Wasco County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Wasco County: Warm Springs Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land and Celilo Village.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
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Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Wasco County
Gun shops
3 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Wasco County, plus 6 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Bi-Mart #645 (The Dalles), Coastal Farm & Ranch / Coastal (The Dalles) and Old Mill Bargain Center (The Dalles).
Liquor stores
3 liquor stores are on the map in Wasco County: Maupin Market (Maupin), The Dalles Liquor (The Dalles) and Wamic Market & Supply (Wamic).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Wasco 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 Wasco County?
Wasco County averaged 77 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 2.9 per 1,000 residents, 13% lower than the Oregon rate (3.3). The property-crime rate was 23.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Wasco County?
$64,175 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $83,011 for Oregon and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Wasco County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 685 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Wasco County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Wasco County as “Relatively Low”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Wasco County?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Wasco County: Union Pacific Railroad Co. Tie-Treating Plant. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Wasco County right now?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Wasco County on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel.
How many nursing homes are in Wasco County?
3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Wasco County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clackamas County | 423,975 | 1.9 | $103,517 |
| Gilliam County | 1,971 | 1.8 | $66,917 |
| Hood River County | 23,905 | 1.1 | $88,947 |
| Jefferson County | 25,203 | 1.2 | $76,260 |
| Klickitat County, WA | 23,411 | 0.41 | $71,042 |
| Marion County | 349,244 | 3.3 | $77,351 |
| Sherman County | 1,938 | 1.0 | $60,161 |
| Wheeler County | 1,485 | 0.00 | $55,284 |
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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