At a Glance
Median Income
$42,083
$34,354 per capita
Home Value
$211,900
Zillow: $258,785
Median Rent
$650/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
385/100K
2,982/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
21.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
273 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grand Coulee a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 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 4.5% (25% 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 $258,785. 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 385 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,982/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population977
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density775/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,083
Per Capita$34,354
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty21.3%
County GDP$2,850M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
B+
Home Value$211,900
Rent$650
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$258,785
Housing Units682
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent385/100K
Property2,982/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault144/100K
Burglary1,010/100K
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death5,504/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain10.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
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.
38.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.
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