Washington
Kettle Falls is a small town in Washington with a population of 1,703. Residents earn $49,750 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kettle Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Kettle Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kettle Falls is $49,750, 34% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Kettle Falls is $215,100, 24% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $807 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Kettle Falls is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,194 per 100,000, near the national average.
19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Kettle Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches, including 43.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,750 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,131 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,014 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,991 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 271 |
| County GDP | $279M |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,383 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.57% |
| Commute Time | 17.8 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
| Census Median | $215,100 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $268,150 |
| $/Sq Ft | $88 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $807 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,383 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.57% |
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 12.9% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% |
| Depression | 27.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 15.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.0% |
| Premature Death | 13,026/100K |
| Food Environment | 4.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,194.4/100K |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 564.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,253.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 376.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 455 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.9 inches |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,627 ft (496 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,534/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.6056°N, 118.0621°W |
| County FIPS | 53019 |
Winner: Republican by 33 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.6% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,534/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Retail Stores | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 455 |
| Avg Commute | 17.8 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |