Grays River, WA

Washington

Grays River is a small town in Washington with a population of 190. Residents earn $70,417 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
190 Population 9/sq mi density
$70,417 Median Income $43,991 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$70,417 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,417
6% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 57.6%
71% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.5%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.4%
16% lower than US avg

How Grays River Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population190
Median Age61.4 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,417
Per Capita$43,991
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$133M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.4%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain103.6 in/yr
Elevation432 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.6%
High School+96.2%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
CommuteN/A
Broadband87.0%
Libraries1

Is Grays River a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grays River receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Grays River stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grays River is $70,417, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%.

Education

Grays River is a highly educated community — 57.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Grays River experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 103.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Grays River has a population of 190 with a density of 9 people per square mile. The median age is 61.4 years, 58% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.8%), with 1.6% Hispanic.

Population

190
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
61.4yrs
Median Age
58% above US avg
20.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.3%
Female 44.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Grays River vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Grays River vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grays River is $70,417, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Grays River vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,417
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,991
Avg Weekly Wage$867
IRS Avg AGI$73,181

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.4%
16% below US avg
Establishments (County)132
County GDP$133M

Business (County)

Restaurants11
Healthcare3
Retail12
Manufacturing8

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,483
28% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home58.7%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,483
28% above US avg
In Grays River, 39.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.4% report depression. 18.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Grays River vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.5%
23% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma12.2%
COPD6.4%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity18.7%
Depression29.4%
Mental Distress20.2%
Physical Distress14.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate67.6%
Premature Death6,037/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access64.8%
Healthcare Facilities3

Crime Rates: Grays River vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Grays River has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation is 103.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall103.6 inches
173% above US avg
Snowfall2.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation432 ft (132 m)
Area20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates46.3679°N, 123.5813°W
County FIPS53069
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 57.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 18.1-point margin. 87.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.6%
D 39.4%

Winner: Republican by 18.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+57.6%
71% above US avg
High School+96.2%
School Test Score5.36
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density9/sq mi
Total Area20.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities3
Restaurants11
Retail Stores12

Safety & Disasters

FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home58.7%

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