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Inchelium, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Ferry County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
397 Population 15/sq mi density
$69,583 Median Income $30,283 per capita
$184,700 Home Value $262,989 Zillow
$388 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$69,583 median income, 15.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,700 home value, $388/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Inchelium, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,583
7% below
$30,283 per capita
Home Value
$184,700
34% below
Zillow: $262,989
Median Rent
$388/mo
67% below
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,194/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
47% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
15.0%
317% above
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
21.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
274 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
93%
Home Value
66%
Rent
33%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
417%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Inchelium a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 15.0% (317% 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 $262,989. 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.

Safety & Crime

Inchelium reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,194/100K.

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. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population397
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$69,583
Per Capita$30,283
Unemployment15.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$279M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A+
Home Value$184,700
Rent$388
Ownership55.5%
Zillow$262,989
Housing Units154
Rent Burden26.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,194/100K

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,026/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain19.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
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.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.