Coulee Dam, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Lincoln County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,457 Population 2,024/sq mi density
$67,868 Median Income $44,658 per capita
$212,900 Home Value $244,670 Zillow
$952 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$67,868 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$212,900 home value, $952/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Coulee Dam, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,868
10% below
$44,658 per capita
Home Value
$212,900
24% below
Zillow: $244,670
Median Rent
$952/mo
18% below
21.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,284/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
5% below
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Coulee Dam Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Coulee Dam's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
90%
Home Value
76%
Rent
82%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
95%
Unemployment
194%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coulee Dam a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coulee Dam residents earn a median household income of $67,868 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,658. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 451 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coulee Dam is $212,900 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,670. Median rent is $952/month, with 21.0% 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 1950.

Safety & Crime

Coulee Dam reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,284/100K.

Education

31.9% of adults in Coulee Dam hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coulee Dam has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,457
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density2,024/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,868
Per Capita$44,658
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$685M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,045

Housing

A+
Home Value$212,900
Rent$952
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$244,670
Housing Units636
Rent Burden21.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,284/100K

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death7,269/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain11.1 in/yr
Elevation1,149 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute15 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Coulee Dam was founded in 1933.
The median home in Coulee Dam was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.