Banks Lake South, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Douglas County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
216 Population 89/sq mi density
$42,917 Median Income $20,885 per capita
$252,400 Home Value $298,868 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$42,917 median income, 5.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$252,400 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Banks Lake South, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,917
43% below
$20,885 per capita
Home Value
$252,400
10% below
Zillow: $298,868
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Banks Lake South Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Banks Lake South's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
57%
Home Value
90%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Banks Lake South a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Banks Lake South residents earn a median household income of $42,917 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,885. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,148 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Banks Lake South is $252,400 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,868. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.

Education

12.8% of adults in Banks Lake South hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Banks Lake South has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population216
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density89/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,917
Per Capita$20,885
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$2,850M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

B
Home Value$252,400
Rent
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$298,868
Housing Units90
Rent Burden25.0%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death5,504/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain10.9 in/yr
Elevation1,634 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute26 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Banks Lake South was built in 1994.
19.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
39.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.