Washington · Metropolitan Area
Colville is a small town in Washington with a population of 4,979. Residents earn $49,375 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Colville receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Colville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Colville is $49,375, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. 14.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Colville is $247,800, 12% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $878 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Colville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 107 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,443 per 100,000, 25% above the national average.
28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Colville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches, including 43.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,375 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,783 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,023 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,023 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% |
| 15% above 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 | 1.74% |
| Commute Time | 14.8 min |
| Work from Home | 13.8% |
| Census Median | $247,800 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $327,804 |
| Median List Price | $295,000 |
| Median List Price | $295,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $193 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.1% |
| Price Drops | 21.4% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $878 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,305 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.74% |
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 12.6% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.5% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,095/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Total Violent | 107.2/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 107.2/100K |
| Total Property | 2,443.2/100K |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 235.8/100K |
| Theft | 2,014.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 192.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.9 inches |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,643 ft (501 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,611/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5454°N, 117.8985°W |
| County FIPS | 53065 |
Winner: Republican by 44.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.2% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,611/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Restaurants | 84 |
| Retail Stores | 111 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 14.8 min |
| Work from Home | 13.8% |