Fossil
| State |  Oregon |
|---|---|
| County | Wheeler County |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area Code | 458, 541 |
| Area | 0.78 km² |
| Population | 456 |
| Population Density | 585 inhabitants per km² |
| Elevation | 809 m |
| FIPS | 4126650 |
| GNIS-ID | 1120903 |
| Founded | 1891 |
| Place type | County Seat |
| Founded | 1891 |
| Coordinates | ♁45° 0′ N, 120° 13′ W |
| Latitude | 44.998072 |
| Longitude | -120.214642 |
Fossil is located in the Wheeler County in Oregon. Currently, 1 postal codes and 2 area codes are stored for the location. The population is 456 on an area of 0.78 km². The first table summarizes the key location data, followed by the map, districts, neighboring locations, and further links to State and County.
Map of Fossil
The map shows the position of Fossil based on the stored coordinates.
Regional statistics
Rent
Home value
Household income
Poverty rate
Jobs
Academics
Commute
Home office
Homeownership
Vacancy
Median age
Population
Health
Rent price development
YoY $ · +0.27 % · ⌀ 754 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median home value
YoY $ · +46.38 % · 210,500 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median household income
YoY $ · +11.83 % · 54,167 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Poverty rate
YoY % · +26.63 % · 11.6 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Jobs
YoY +24.83 % · 181
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (LEHD LODES)
Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 years and over)
YoY % · -18.02 % · 18.8 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø commute
YoY min · -5.89 % · 10.4 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Share working from home
YoY % · +28.35 % · 13.9 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Homeownership rate
YoY % · +2.84 % · 79.8 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Vacancy rate
YoY % · -70.42 % · 3.1 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median age
YoY Years · -9.87 % · 48.4 Years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Population trend of Fossil
YoY +1.33 % · 456
Adult health (2023)
| Indicator | Share |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6 % |
| Diabetes | 16.3 % |
| High blood pressure | 44.7 % |
| Smoking | 14.1 % |
| Depression | 26.0 % |
| Asthma | 12.4 % |
| Physically inactive | 25.6 % |
| No health insurance (18–64 years) | 7.9 % |
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PLACES
Nearby locations
The table lists neighboring places around Fossil and shows the stored distance.
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
| Condon | 27 km |
| Lonerock | 28 km |
| Wheeler County | 34 km |
| Spray | 38 km |
| Antelope | 41 km |
| Gilliam County | 42 km |
| Shaniko | 42 km |
| Mitchell | 47 km |
| Sherman County | 59 km |
| Grass Valley | 60 km |
