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Curlew, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Ferry County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
135 Population 178/sq mi density
$99,167 Median Income $33,995 per capita
$195,200 Home Value $266,782 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
184 Violent Crime/100K 1,197 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$99,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
184 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Curlew, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$99,167
32% above
$33,995 per capita
Home Value
$195,200
31% below
Zillow: $266,782
Violent Crime
184/100K
52% below
1,197/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
18% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
274 sunny days/yr

How Curlew Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
132%
Home Value
69%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
48%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Curlew 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

Curlew residents earn a median household income of $99,167 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,995. 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 is $195,200 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,782. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Safety & Crime

Curlew reports 184 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,197/100K.

Education

27.7% of adults in Curlew hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Curlew has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population135
Median Age24.6 yrs
Density178/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans71.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$99,167
Per Capita$33,995
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$279M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A+
Home Value$195,200
Rent
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$266,782
Housing Units26
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

F
Violent184/100K
Property1,197/100K

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death13,026/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain18.1 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation1,795 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute23 min
Broadband36.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Curlew was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (100 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.