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Lake Ketchum, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,088 Population 350/sq mi density
$132,716 Median Income $41,277 per capita
$586,700 Home Value $706,984 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 200 sunny days/yr
210 Violent Crime/100K 3,076 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$132,716 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$586,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
210 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Ketchum, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$132,716
77% above
$41,277 per capita
Home Value
$586,700
108% above
Zillow: $706,984
Violent Crime
210/100K
45% below
3,076/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
30% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% above
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
200 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
177%
Home Value
208%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
55%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Ketchum a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
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.

Safety & Crime

Lake Ketchum reports 210 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,076/100K.

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 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population1,088
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density350/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent210/100K
Property3,076/100K

Health

Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,965/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days200/yr
AQI28 (Good)
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.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.