Washington · Metropolitan Area
Chewelah is a small town in Washington with a population of 2,552. Residents earn $55,516 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Chewelah receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Chewelah offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Chewelah is $55,516, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 8.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Chewelah is $226,900, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $907 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Chewelah is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 77 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,668 per 100,000, 87% above the national average.
21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Chewelah experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,516 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,861 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,023 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,023 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,025 |
| County GDP | $1,754M |
| Restaurants | 84 |
| Healthcare | 91 |
| Retail | 111 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,305 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.90% |
| Commute Time | 17.7 min |
| Work from Home | 12.6% |
| Census Median | $226,900 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $340,352 |
| Median List Price | $230,000 |
| Median List Price | $230,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $253 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% |
| Price Drops | 8.3% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $907 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,305 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.90% |
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 13.1% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% |
| Depression | 28.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,095/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Total Violent | 77.2/100K |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 77.2/100K |
| Total Property | 3,668.0/100K |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 810.8/100K |
| Theft | 2,702.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 154.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.4 inches |
| 44% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,683 ft (513 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 865/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.2826°N, 117.7169°W |
| County FIPS | 53065 |
Winner: Republican by 44.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.9% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 865/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Restaurants | 84 |
| Retail Stores | 111 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 17.7 min |
| Work from Home | 12.6% |