Fossil
City in Wheeler County, Oregon
Fossil is a city in Wheeler County, Oregon, with 447 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,654 ft (809 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Condon, 16.5 miles N.
- 447residents (2020 Census)
- 2,654 ftelevation · 809 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.0 km²
- 571 / sq mipopulation density
- 97830ZIP code
About Fossil
Fossil is a city in and the county seat of Wheeler County, Oregon, United States. The name was chosen by the first postmaster, Thomas B. Hoover, who had found some fossil remains on his ranch. As of the 2020 census, Fossil had a population of 447.
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Living in Fossil
- Median household income
- $54,167
- Median home value
- $210,500
- Median rent
- $754/mo
- Median age
- 48.4
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Fossil had 447 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 447 |
|---|---|
| Density | 571 per sq mi (221 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fossil at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Wheeler County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 447 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.78 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,654 ft (809 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9981° N, 120.2146° W |
| ZIP code | 97830 |
| Official website | cityoffossil.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4126650 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fossil
- Condon16.5 mi N
- Lonerock17.3 mi E
- Spray23.5 mi SE
- Antelope25.6 mi W
- Shaniko26.3 mi W
- Mitchell29.5 mi S
- Grass Valley37.3 mi NW
- Lexington40.2 mi NE
- Heppner40.2 mi NE
- Moro42.0 mi NW
- Dayville49.7 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Fossil
What county is Fossil in?
Fossil is in Wheeler County, Oregon.
What is the population of Fossil, OR?
447 people lived in Fossil at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fossil, OR?
The ZIP code of Fossil is 97830.
What is the elevation of Fossil?
2,654 feet (809 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fossil?
Condon (16.5 mi), Lonerock (17.3 mi), Spray (23.5 mi), Antelope (25.6 mi), Shaniko (26.3 mi).
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