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Oakesdale, WA

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Population
392
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,462 ft
Median Home Value
$258,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$575/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$78,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Oakesdale

Tucked into the rolling wheat country of the Palouse, Oakesdale is a quiet Whitman County community with deep agricultural roots. Settled in the late 1870s along the Northern Pacific rail line, the town grew up around the grain harvest and has preserved its historic small-town character. Life here moves at an unhurried pace, surrounded by expansive farmland that shifts from vibrant green to warm gold with the seasons.

Bird's Eye Views, circa 1908 Oakesdale, Washington (48355006082)

Residents enjoy a peaceful, close-knit neighborhood feel with historic brick storefronts and room to breathe. The town offers a relaxed rural lifestyle while remaining an easy drive from Pullman and Spokane for work, university events, and shopping. For anyone looking for starry night skies, friendly neighbors, and classic Palouse scenery, Oakesdale is a welcoming corner of eastern Washington to call home.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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