Quick Facts
| County seat | Fossil |
|---|---|
| Region | North Central Oregon |
| Population (2020 Census) | 1,472 |
| Land & water area | 1,715 sq mi |
| Population density | 0.9 people per sq mi |
| Established | 1899 |
| Formed from | Grant County, Gilliam County, and Crook County |
| Name origin | Named for Henry H. Wheeler, an early Oregon mail carrier. |
| Incorporated cities | 3 |
| Main electric utility | Columbia Power Cooperative |
| FIPS code | 41069 |
| Official county website | wheelercountyoregon.com |
About Wheeler County
Wheeler County is a county in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,451, making it Oregon's least populous county. It is named in honor of Henry H. Wheeler. an early settler who owned a farm near Mitchell. The county seat is Fossil, and Wheeler County is known for having Oregon's largest deposit of fossils.
Source: adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Cities in Wheeler County
| City | Population (2020) | Incorporated |
|---|---|---|
| Fossil ★ | 447 | 1891 |
| Spray | 139 | 1958 |
| Mitchell | 138 | 1891 |
★ county seat. Cities that span more than one county are listed in each.