County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Wallowa County, Oregon Eviction Risk: Moderate

5 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Enterprise (4.7) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score4.6/ 10 · Moderate

Cities tracked5municipalities

Census tracts3scored

Population4kLiving in 5 cities

Income spent on rent28.6%avg renter household

Average rent$909/ month

How Wallowa County ranks in Oregon

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most

Eviction Risk Score

Very Low

#30 of 36 OR counties 4.6 / 10

#30 of 36 counties in Oregon for landlord eviction risk.

Cost of living

High

#12 of 51 states (statewide) 103.4 index

Oregon ranks #12 of 51 states on overall cost of living (3.4% more expensive than the U.S. avg).

Housing services cost

Elevated

#14 of 51 states (statewide) 108.6 index

Oregon ranks #14 of 51 states on housing services (8.6% more expensive than the U.S. avg).

Income spent on rent

Low

#24 of 36 OR counties 29.3% of income

#24 of 36 counties in Oregon on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in Wallowa County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Enterprise Pop 2,131 · 23.6% income · $798 rent · Rep	2,131	4.7	23.6%	$798	Rep
002	Joseph Pop 1,054 · 28.6% income · $1,151 rent · Rep	1,054	4.4	28.6%	$1,151	Rep
003	Wallowa Pop 633 · 51.0% income · $699 rent · Rep	633	4.5	51.0%	$699	Rep
004	Lostine Pop 255 · 14.5% income · $1,368 rent · Rep	255	4.6	14.5%	$1,368	Rep
005	Wallowa Lake Pop 105 · 28.6% income · $910 rent · Rep	105	4.6	28.6%	$910	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Wallowa County spans 5 cities serving approximately 4,178 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.6/10. The county voted Republican by 34.6 points in 2020.

Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated June 2, 2026

Peer counties in Oregon

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Wallowa County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Wallowa County

Is Wallowa County landlord-friendly?

Wallowa County is in the middle tier at 4.6/10. Risk varies city-by-city within the county.

What is the average rent in Wallowa County?

Average gross rent in Wallowa County runs $909/month across 5 cities, per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

Which city in Wallowa County has the highest eviction risk?

The highest score in Wallowa County is 4.7/10. Use the city grid above to identify the specific municipality.