Fossil, OR
Living in Fossil
Bikeability
59
Walkability
94
Commute
97
Public Transit
55
Affordability
97
Public Safety
83
Airports
27
Hospitals
68
Colleges
46
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
75
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
393
Population
-2 (2010–19)
64 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
10%
College-Educated
48%
Family Households
-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years6%
55 to 74 years39%
75 years and over22%
Diversity
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial9%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate35%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household48%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$31k
Median Household Income
+$4.5k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
+8% (2010–19)
18 mi
Average Commute
92%
Lived Here Last Year
+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K44%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K5%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector58%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office15%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van79%
Walked21%
Housing
$105k
Median Home Value
+$16k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$436
Median Monthly Rent
+$3 (2010–19)
61%
Owner-Occupied
-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home24%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K39%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity38%
Fuel oil, kerosene34%
LP gas9%
Utility gas4%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fossil
United States45
Oregon34
Wheeler County18
Property Crime in Fossil
United States48
Oregon58
Wheeler County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 2 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 42 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr | 47 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 2 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fossil
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding23
Tornado2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fossil, OR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fossil, OR
Coic - Prineville
56 miles, SW
Columbia Lutheran School
62 miles, NW
Sonrise Academy
63 miles, NW
Goldendale Sda School
64 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Fossil, OR
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
86 miles, SW
Heritage University
96 miles, N
Eastern Oregon University
106 miles, E
Walla Walla University
114 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fossil, OR
Pioneer Memorial Hospital (Heppner)
41 miles, NE
St Charles Madras
51 miles, SW
St Charles Prineville
57 miles, SW
Mid-Columbia Medical Center
62 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Fossil, OR
Roberts Field
69 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
102 miles, NE
Portland International Airport
123 miles, W
Mahlon Sweet Field
159 miles, W