Washington
Curlew Lake is a small town in Washington with a population of 605. Residents earn $55,592 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Curlew Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Curlew Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Curlew Lake is $55,592, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Curlew Lake is $265,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $543 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Curlew Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches, including 52.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 89.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.3% |
| 23% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,592 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,166 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,014 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,991 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 271 |
| County GDP | $279M |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,383 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.28% |
| Commute Time | 21.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 38.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 50.0% |
| Census Median | $265,200 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $543 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 9.0% |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,383 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.28% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% |
| Depression | 27.9% |
| Mental Distress | 20.5% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 65.4% |
| Premature Death | 13,026/100K |
| Food Environment | 4.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 455 |
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 18.1 inches |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 52.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,346 ft (715 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 139/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7329°N, 118.6682°W |
| County FIPS | 53019 |
Winner: Republican by 33 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.0% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 139/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.5% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Retail Stores | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 455 |
| Avg Commute | 21.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 38.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 50.0% |