Washington · Metropolitan Area
Grand Coulee is a small town in Washington with a population of 977. Residents earn $42,083 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Grand Coulee receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Grand Coulee has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Grand Coulee is $42,083, 44% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 21.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Grand Coulee is $211,900, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
With 768 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 6,148 per 100,000, 214% above the national average.
15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Grand Coulee experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,083 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,354 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $989 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,977 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.3% |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,148 |
| County GDP | $2,850M |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Healthcare | 65 |
| Retail | 92 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,588 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.64% |
| Commute Time | 14.7 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Census Median | $211,900 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $258,785 |
| $/Sq Ft | $50 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 66.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $650 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,588 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.64% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% |
| Asthma | 12.7% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Mental Distress | 20.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,504/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 65 |
| Total Violent | 768.5/100K |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 96.1/100K |
| Robbery | 288.2/100K |
| Assault | 384.3/100K |
| Total Property | 6,147.9/100K |
| 214% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 2,305.5/100K |
| Theft | 2,977.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 864.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disasters | 546 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 10.9 inches |
| 71% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,543 ft (470 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 775/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9391°N, 119.0021°W |
| County FIPS | 53017 |
Winner: Republican by 27 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 775/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 65 |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Retail Stores | 92 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 546 |
| Avg Commute | 14.7 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |