At a Glance
Median Income
$48,862
$26,881 per capita
Home Value
$101,100
Zillow: $362,086
Median Rent
$1,192/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
459/100K
6,747/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
279 sunny days/yr
How Cascade Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cascade Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cascade Valley 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
Cascade Valley residents earn a median household income of $48,862 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,881. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,694 business establishments, including 233 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cascade Valley is $101,100 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $362,086. Median rent is $1,192/month, with 31.8% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Cascade Valley reports 459 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,747/100K.
Education
10.0% of adults in Cascade Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
70.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cascade Valley has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population3,824
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density1,028/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,862
Per Capita$26,881
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$8,583M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,222
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,100
Rent$1,192
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$362,086
Housing Units1,832
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent459/100K
Property6,747/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,460/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days279/yr
Rain7.8 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation1,066 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+70.5%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Cascade Valley was built in 1990.
13.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 233 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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