Chelan Falls, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Douglas County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
141 Population 504/sq mi density
$32,143 Median Income $23,640 per capita
50°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$32,143 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Chelan Falls, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,143
57% below
$23,640 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
74.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
43%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chelan Falls a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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.

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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population141
Median Age25.7 yrs
Density504/mi²
Male / Female76% / 24%
Foreign Born20.6%
Veterans0.0%

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%

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death5,504/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain12.0 in/yr
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
Broadband100.0%
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.
34.8% of the population has a disability.
20.6% 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.