Median Income
$82,188
9% higher than US avg
Home Value
$293,000
4% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
19.2%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,486
28% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment
5.0%
39% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
3.4%
73% lower than US avg
How Ahtanum Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,570
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density462/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 60%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,188
Per Capita$33,003
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$13,348M
Commute26 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$293,000
Rent$1,486
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity36.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain8.6 in/yr
Elevation1,228 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+89.7%
School Score5.36
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute26 min
Libraries17
Is Ahtanum a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Ahtanum receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Ahtanum offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Ahtanum is $82,188, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Ahtanum is $293,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,486 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Climate & Weather
Ahtanum experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Ahtanum has a population of 3,570 with a density of 462 people per square mile. The median age is 32.1 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (60.1%), with 5.8% Hispanic, 1.7% Black.
Population
32.1yrs
Median Age
17% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 82.8% |
| 5% above US avg |
| Spanish | 17.2% |
| 28% above US avg |
The median household income in Ahtanum is $82,188, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $82,188 |
| 9% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $33,003 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,002 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,706 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.0% |
| 39% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 6,385 |
| County GDP | $13,348M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 526 |
| Healthcare | 599 |
| Retail | 708 |
| Manufacturing | 248 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,109 |
| 46% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.74% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |
The median home value in Ahtanum is $293,000, 4% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,486 (28% above US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $293,000 |
| 4% above US avg |
| Median List Price | $622,500 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| Median List Price | $622,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $242 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.2% |
| Price Drops | 73.9% |
| Inventory | 23 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,486 |
| 28% above US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,109 |
| 46% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.74% |
In Ahtanum, 36.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.2% report depression. 20.3% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Ahtanum vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| 15% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 94.1% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 68.5% |
| Premature Death | 10,201/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 599 |
Crime Rates: Ahtanum vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 45 |
| FEMA Disasters | 455 |
Safety Score
Ahtanum has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 8.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 8.6 inches |
| 77% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,228 ft (374 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 462/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5572°N, 120.6140°W |
| County FIPS | 53077 |