At a Glance
Median Income
$55,516
$38,861 per capita
Home Value
$226,900
Zillow: $348,050
Median Rent
$907/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
17.1% smoking rate
How Chewelah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chewelah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chewelah a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chewelah residents earn a median household income of $55,516 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,861. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,025 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chewelah is $226,900 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,050. Median rent is $907/month, with 28.4% 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 1973.
Education
21.9% of adults in Chewelah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chewelah has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
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 34.
Data Overview
People
Population2,552
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density865/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,516
Per Capita$38,861
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$1,754M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023
Housing
A
Home Value$226,900
Rent$907
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$348,050
Housing Units1,279
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,095/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain21.4 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,683 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute18 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Chewelah was founded in 1873.
The median home in Chewelah was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.