Entiat, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Chelan County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,151 Population 528/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $38,233 per capita
$336,400 Home Value $466,065 Zillow
$1,463 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$336,400 home value, $1,463/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Entiat, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,250
1% above
$38,233 per capita
Home Value
$336,400
19% above
Zillow: $466,065
Median Rent
$1,463/mo
26% above
26.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
38% below
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
12% below
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Entiat Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
101%
Home Value
119%
Rent
126%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Entiat 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

Entiat residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,233. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,251 business establishments, including 336 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Entiat is $336,400 , 19% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $466,065. Median rent is $1,463/month, with 26.0% 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 1990.

Education

21.0% of adults in Entiat hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Entiat has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population1,151
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density528/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$38,233
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$7,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,107

Housing

A
Home Value$336,400
Rent$1,463
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$466,065
Housing Units480
Rent Burden26.0%

Health

Obesity28.1%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,380/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain13.6 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation1,298 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 44%
Commute34 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Entiat was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
10.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
There are 336 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,729 declared natural disasters on record.