Grand Coulee, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Douglas County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
977 Population 775/sq mi density
$42,083 Median Income $34,354 per capita
$211,900 Home Value $263,705 Zillow
$650 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
53 Violent Crime/100K 792 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$42,083 median income, 10.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$211,900 home value, $650/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Grand Coulee, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,083
44% below
$34,354 per capita
Home Value
$211,900
25% below
Zillow: $263,705
Median Rent
$650/mo
44% below
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
53/100K
86% below
792/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
53% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
181% above
21.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Grand Coulee Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
75%
Rent
56%
Poverty
172%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
281%
Crime
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grand Coulee a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grand Coulee residents earn a median household income of $42,083 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,354. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,148 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grand Coulee is $211,900 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,705. Median rent is $650/month, with 26.5% 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 1965.

Safety & Crime

Grand Coulee reports 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 792/100K.

Education

15.8% of adults in Grand Coulee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grand Coulee 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

Population977
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density775/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans15.4%

Economy

D
Median Income$42,083
Per Capita$34,354
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty21.3%
County GDP$2,850M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

B+
Home Value$211,900
Rent$650
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$263,705
Housing Units682
Rent Burden26.5%

Crime

F
Violent53/100K
Property792/100K

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death5,504/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain11.1 in/yr
Elevation1,543 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute15 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Grand Coulee was founded in 1935.
The median home in Grand Coulee was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.