What are the schools like in Wishram, WA?

Wishram is served primarily by Wishram School District. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.1:1.

What is the median household income in Wishram?

The median household income in Wishram, WA is $41,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 17.4%.

What is the weather like in Wishram, WA?

Wishram has an average high temperature of 42.1°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Wishram, WA affordable or expensive?

Wishram's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wishram is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $159,600 and the median rent is $1,033 per month.

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

Wishram has a violent crime rate of 31.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 664.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wishram, WA a Good Place to Live?

Wishram is a small town of 502 in Washington, with a median household income of $41,750 and a 17.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Wishram stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).

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

All Wishram 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: 99.6

Wishram's overall cost of living index is 99.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wishram costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wishram, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$159,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,033	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wishram's violent crime rate is 31.2 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

31.2 /100k

Property Crime

664.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Wishram is served primarily by Wishram School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wishram, WA	National Avg
School District	Wishram School District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wishram sees average highs of 42.1°F in January and 88.4°F in July, with 13.7 inches of annual precipitation and 5.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wishram, WA
Average High — January	42.1°F
Average High — July	88.4°F
Annual Precipitation	13.7"
Annual Snowfall	5.5"

Demographics

Metric	Wishram, WA	National Avg
Population	502	—
Median Age	48.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	17.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	19.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Biggs Junction, OR 6 mi Centerville, WA 7 mi Maryhill, WA 8 mi Dallesport, WA 10 mi The Dalles, OR 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Wishram

Wishram, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98673

Wishram vs Other Cities

Wishram, WA vs Biggs Junction, OR Wishram, WA vs Centerville, WA Wishram, WA vs Maryhill, WA Wishram, WA vs Dallesport, WA Wishram, WA vs The Dalles, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wishram, WA affordable or expensive?

Wishram's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wishram roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $159,600 and median rent is $1,033/month.

What is the crime rate in Wishram, WA?

Wishram's violent crime rate is 31.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 664.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wishram?

Public schools in Wishram are operated by Wishram School District. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 5.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wishram, WA a good place to live?

Wishram, WA has a population of 502, a median household income of $41,750, and an unemployment rate of 17.4%. 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 Wishram?

Wishram averages 42.1°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.7 inches with about 5.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wishram?

Wishram, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98673.

What is the population of Wishram?

The population of Wishram, Washington is 502 with a median age of 48.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wishram?

Key numbers for living in Wishram: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $159,600, median household income $41,750, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wishram side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.