Washington
Coulee Dam is a small town in Washington with a population of 1,457. Residents earn $67,868 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, Coulee Dam receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Coulee Dam offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Coulee Dam is $67,868, 10% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.0% 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 Coulee Dam is $212,900, 24% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $952 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Coulee Dam is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,184 per 100,000, 40% below the national average.
31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Coulee Dam experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 94.0% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
| 55% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,868 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,658 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,045 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,828 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 451 |
| County GDP | $685M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 14 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,478 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.63% |
| Commute Time | 14.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
| Census Median | $212,900 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $237,661 |
| Census Median Rent | $952 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,478 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.63% |
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% |
| Asthma | 13.8% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 21.4% |
| Physical Distress | 16.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,269/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 36.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 14 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,184.0/100K |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 728.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 455.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 11.1 inches |
| 71% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,149 ft (350 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,024/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9685°N, 118.9763°W |
| County FIPS | 53043 |
Winner: Republican by 50.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.9% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,024/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 14 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 14.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |