At a Glance
Median Income
$88,750
$45,003 per capita
Home Value
$275,400
Zillow: $368,899
Median Rent
$1,011/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
78/100K
1,628/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
273 sunny days/yr
How Asotin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Asotin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Asotin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Asotin residents earn a median household income of $88,750 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,003. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 534 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Asotin is $275,400 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $368,899. Median rent is $1,011/month, with 34.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Asotin reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,628/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.7% of adults in Asotin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Asotin has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,039
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density971/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,750
Per Capita$45,003
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$985M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,048
Housing
A+
Home Value$275,400
Rent$1,011
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$368,899
Housing Units556
Rent Burden34.2%
Crime
F
Violent78/100K
Property1,628/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault78/100K
Burglary155/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death9,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain12.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,202 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute15 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Asotin was built in 1972.
18.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.