Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 457, settled in 1882.
29% of residents are 65 or older in Wasco, where Oregon’s towns sit at 18% and U.S. towns at 18%. Among 143 Oregon towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Wasco. Wasco has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2008.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wasco, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Oct 2, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Wasco.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Wasco for work: only 2% work in town. 17% of Wasco residents live below the poverty line, above both the Oregon town median (11%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). The median household income in Wasco is $65,000.
| Wasco | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.4% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Median household income | $65,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Wasco has mild winters and warm summers, with very little rain. Wasco’s July high is 87°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Wasco beats the Oregon average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 11. 42% of Wasco adults have high blood pressure.
| Wasco | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 33% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| What stands out | Wasco | OR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 77.6% | 71.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.3% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wasco Depot Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Wasco; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Wasco residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oregon.
Where Wasco’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Oregon, United States
Wasco is a city in Sherman County, Oregon, United States. The population was 417 at the 2020 census.
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Wasco has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.