At a Glance
Median Income
$132,716
$41,277 per capita
Home Value
$586,700
Zillow: $706,984
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
12.7% smoking rate
How Lake Ketchum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Ketchum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Ketchum a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Ketchum residents earn a median household income of $132,716 , which is 77% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,277. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Ketchum is $586,700 , 108% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $706,984. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
23.7% of adults in Lake Ketchum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Ketchum has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,088
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density350/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans13.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$132,716
Per Capita$41,277
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
A
Home Value$586,700
Rent
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$706,984
Housing Units433
Rent Burden33.3%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,965/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain19.9 in/yr
Elevation228 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute41 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Ketchum was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Skagit Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.