At a Glance
Median Income
$55,592
$45,166 per capita
Home Value
$265,200
Zillow: $286,734
Median Rent
$543/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
16.5% smoking rate
How Curlew Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Curlew Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Curlew Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Curlew Lake residents earn a median household income of $55,592 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,166. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 271 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Curlew Lake is $265,200 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,734. Median rent is $543/month, with 9.0% 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 1994.
Education
16.0% of adults in Curlew Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Curlew Lake has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population605
Median Age61.0 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans26.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,592
Per Capita$45,166
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$279M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
B+
Home Value$265,200
Rent$543
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$286,734
Housing Units430
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death13,026/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain18.1 in/yr
Elevation2,346 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Curlew Lake was built in 1994.
50.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (93 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.