Elmer City, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Ferry County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
297 Population 1,238/sq mi density
$60,250 Median Income $28,277 per capita
$180,500 Home Value $237,661 Zillow
$788 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$60,250 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,500 home value, $788/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Elmer City, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,250
20% below
$28,277 per capita
Home Value
$180,500
36% below
Zillow: $237,661
Median Rent
$788/mo
32% below
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
31% below
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Elmer City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
64%
Rent
68%
Poverty
108%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
239%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elmer City 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

Elmer City residents earn a median household income of $60,250 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,277. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% 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 Elmer City is $180,500 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,661. Median rent is $788/month, with 26.6% 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 1972.

Education

23.4% of adults in Elmer City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elmer City 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

Population297
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density1,238/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans15.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,250
Per Capita$28,277
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$279M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,500
Rent$788
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$237,661
Housing Units124
Rent Burden26.6%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,026/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain11.1 in/yr
Elevation1,033 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute14 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Elmer City was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.