Cost of living in Wallowa County, OR
Population 7,532 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Wallowa County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Wallowa County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Wallowa County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Wallowa County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Wallowa County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Wallowa County
State and local tax rates for Oregon.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Wallowa County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Wallowa County
What it costs to live in Wallowa County each month.
- Rent $834
- Energy $163
- Water $60
- Groceries $350
- Transport $250
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $377
- State tax $216
- Rent $1,033
- Energy $196
- Water $70
- Groceries $580
- Transport $350
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $743
- State tax $453
- Rent $1,447
- Energy $244
- Water $85
- Groceries $880
- Transport $450
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $743
- State tax $453
Frequently asked questions about Wallowa County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Wallowa County?
In Wallowa County, OR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $834 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,033 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,447 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Wallowa County?
In Wallowa County, OR, the average household income is $65,559 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $33,115 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Wallowa County?
The estimated cost of living in Wallowa County, OR is approximately $2,730 per month for a single person, $4,289 for a couple, $6,852 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Wallowa County?
The combined sales tax rate in Wallowa County, OR is 0.00%, which includes the Oregon state rate of 0.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Wallowa County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Wallowa County, OR would need approximately $2,730 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $65,559 per year ($5,463 per month). Wallowa County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Wallowa County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Wallowa County, OR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Wallowa County?
The average home value in Wallowa County, OR is $371,900, with average annual property taxes of $2,173, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Wallowa County compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP