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Chewelah, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Stevens County County
Chewelah, WA
At a Glance
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)
Is Chewelah a Good Place to Live?
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 2.8% (22% below 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 $340,352. 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.
Safety & Crime
Chewelah reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,235/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.