At a Glance
Median Income
$32,143
$23,640 per capita
Violent Crime
212/100K
4,928/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
74.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
273 sunny days/yr
How Chelan Falls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chelan Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chelan Falls a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chelan Falls residents earn a median household income of $32,143 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,640. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,148 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Chelan Falls reports 212 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,928/100K.
Education
12.3% of adults in Chelan Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
74.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chelan Falls has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population141
Median Age25.7 yrs
Density504/mi²
Male / Female76% / 24%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans70.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$32,143
Per Capita$23,640
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,850M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$496,510
Housing Units41
Rent Burden25.0%
Crime
F
Violent212/100K
Property4,928/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death5,504/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain10.8 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation776 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+74.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute13 min
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Grant County International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
42.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.
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