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Fossil, OR

Fossil, OR.

Population: 800 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Fossil, OR is $240,953 — up 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $233,881 after a median 53 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$240,953

Typical home value

+4.7%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$240,953
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+12.3%
5-year appreciation
+38.6%
10-year appreciation
+124.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2026)
$240,953
House Price Index (state)
640.1 (+0.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$233,881
Median list price
$321,660
Median price per sqft
$137
1-year sale-price change
-0.5%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
95.4%
Active listings
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$719/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$775/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,404/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,695/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
44.0 : 1
Schools include
Fossil Charter School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 96% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
79.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
13.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (24 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Kinzua Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Roberts Field (RDM) (69 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
PIONEER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1972
Housing built before 1970
48.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,697
Households with broadband internet
53.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Construction, Wholesale Trade

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

FossilState medianUS median
Typical home value$240,953$456,022$285,053
Median sale price$233,881$469,612$319,906
Median days on market53 days49 days48 days
Median annual property tax$1,697$2,722$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Fossil, OR?
$240,953.
What is the median sale price in Fossil, OR?
$233,881.
How long do homes take to sell in Fossil, OR?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in Fossil, OR?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fossil, OR?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Fossil, OR?
Risk to homes is higher than 96% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fossil, OR?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fossil, OR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fossil, OR?
1 schools (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Fossil, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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