At a Glance
Median Income
$69,583
$30,283 per capita
Home Value
$184,700
Zillow: $246,029
Median Rent
$388/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
22.5%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
21.3% smoking rate
How Inchelium Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Inchelium's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Inchelium a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Inchelium residents earn a median household income of $69,583 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,283. The unemployment rate stands at 22.5% (525% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 271 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Inchelium is $184,700 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,029. Median rent is $388/month, with 26.4% 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 1978.
Education
17.9% of adults in Inchelium hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Inchelium has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population397
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$69,583
Per Capita$30,283
Unemployment22.5%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$279M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,700
Rent$388
Ownership55.5%
Zillow$246,029
Housing Units154
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,026/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain19.9 in/yr
Elevation2,906 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute21 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Inchelium was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.