At a Glance
Median Income
$49,375
$36,783 per capita
Home Value
$247,800
Zillow: $327,804
Median Rent
$878/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
107/100K
2,443/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.2%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
274 sunny days/yr
How Colville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Colville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Colville residents earn a median household income of $49,375 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,783. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% 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 Colville is $247,800 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,804. Median rent is $878/month, with 29.8% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Colville reports 107 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,443/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.2% of adults in Colville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population4,979
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density1,611/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,375
Per Capita$36,783
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$1,754M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023
Housing
B+
Home Value$247,800
Rent$878
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$327,804
Housing Units2,215
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent107/100K
Property2,443/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault107/100K
Burglary236/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,095/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain19.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation1,643 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute15 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Colville was founded in 1825.
The median home in Colville was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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