What are the schools like in Oroville, WA?

Oroville is served primarily by Oroville School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Oroville?

The median household income in Oroville, WA is $34,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.0%.

What is the weather like in Oroville, WA?

Oroville has an average high temperature of 33.8°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 52.5 inches.

Oroville, WA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Oroville, WA affordable or expensive?

Oroville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Oroville is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $160,900 and the median rent is $693 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Oroville, WA?

Crime rate data for Oroville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Oroville, WA a Good Place to Live?

Oroville is a small town of 1,753 in Washington, with a median household income of $34,750 and a 7.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Oroville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Oroville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Oroville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.5

Oroville's overall cost of living index is 96.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Oroville costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Oroville, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$160,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$693	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$34,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Oroville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Oroville is served primarily by Oroville School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Oroville, WA	National Avg
School District	Oroville School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Oroville sees average highs of 33.8°F in January and 88.1°F in July, with 17.5 inches of annual precipitation and 52.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Oroville, WA
Average High — January	33.8°F
Average High — July	88.1°F
Annual Precipitation	17.5"
Annual Snowfall	52.5"

Demographics

Metric	Oroville, WA	National Avg
Population	1,753	—
Median Age	36.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	10.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.0%	22.2%
65 and over	16.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Loomis, WA 13 mi Tonasket, WA 17 mi Riverside, WA 30 mi Conconully, WA 31 mi North Omak, WA 35 mi

ZIP Codes in Oroville

Oroville, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98844

Oroville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oroville, WA affordable or expensive?

Oroville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Oroville roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $160,900 and median rent is $693/month.

What is the crime rate in Oroville, WA?

Crime data for Oroville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Oroville?

Public schools in Oroville are operated by Oroville School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 8.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Oroville, WA a good place to live?

Oroville, WA has a population of 1,753, a median household income of $34,750, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Oroville?

Oroville averages 33.8°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.5 inches with about 52.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Oroville?

Oroville, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98844.

What is the population of Oroville?

The population of Oroville, Washington is 1,753 with a median age of 36.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Oroville?

Key numbers for living in Oroville: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $160,900, median household income $34,750, schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oroville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.