The Town FilesWillamina, Oregon
City in Yamhill County · population 2,239 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $317,600
- Household income
- $58,906
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 71°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 38.9
Willamina is a city of 2,239 people in Yamhill County, Oregon. The median home is worth $317,600, below the typical Oregon town ($394,200).
How Willamina ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Willamina is worth $317,600, below the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 5.4 times the median household income of $58,906, which is more affordable than 42% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,170 a month. 60.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Willamina | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $317,600 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,170 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $58,906 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.4× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 60.5% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Willamina
| People | Willamina | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.3% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.5% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 10.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 31.2 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 92.4% |
Weather in Willamina
July highs average 70.5°F and January lows 31.5°F. About 131.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.7 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 115 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Willamina since 1950.
Severe weather in Yamhill County since 1996
Yamhill County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4907: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4768: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4599: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| September 10, 2020 | Fire | FM-5371: Chehalem Mountain Bald Peak Fire |
Jobs and pay in Yamhill County
Yamhill County had 39,371 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,993 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Willamina itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Public schools in Willamina
3 public schools with 872 students, about 17.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willamina Elementary School | K-5 | 371 | 16.9 |
| Willamina High School | 9-12 | 313 | 19.6 |
| Willamina Middle School | 6-8 | 188 | 14.5 |
Towns near Willamina
- Sheridan, OR4.4 mi · 4,639 people · home $328,800
- Grand Ronde, OR6.7 mi · 2,010 people · home $318,500
- Dallas, OR13.7 mi · 16,854 people · home $389,100
- Amity, OR14.1 mi · 1,757 people · home $377,700
- Falls City, OR15.0 mi · 1,051 people · home $302,900
- McMinnville, OR17.0 mi · 34,319 people · home $432,800
- Monmouth, OR20.1 mi · 11,110 people · home $413,200
- Rose Lodge, OR20.1 mi · 1,933 people · home $250,000
Willamina questions
Is Willamina, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Willamina scores better for retirees than 62% of Oregon towns and quieter than 58%. 11.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.9).
How much does a house cost in Willamina?
The median owner-occupied home in Willamina is valued at $317,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,906, so homes cost about 5.4 times income. Median rent is $1,170 a month.
What is the weather like in Willamina?
July highs average 70.5°F and January lows 31.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 131.9 inches of precipitation a year and 1.7 inches of snow.
Does Willamina get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Willamina in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)