At a Glance
Median Income
$41,250
$14,909 per capita
Median Rent
$1,089/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.7%
28.6% high school+
Unemployment
13.7%
23.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.6%
16.7% smoking rate
How Mattawa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mattawa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mattawa a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mattawa residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,909. The unemployment rate stands at 13.7% (281% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,416 business establishments, including 479 restaurants.
Education
0.7% of adults in Mattawa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(98% below the national average).
28.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mattawa has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population3,553
Median Age22.5 yrs
Density3,553/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born49.7%
Veterans0.8%
Economy
D
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$14,909
Unemployment13.7%
Poverty23.0%
County GDP$16,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,362
Housing
B
Home Value
Rent$1,089
Ownership28.2%
Zillow$441,229
Housing Units963
Rent Burden31.7%
Health
Obesity46.6%
Diabetes18.6%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death7,204/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain7.5 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation756 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+0.7%
High School+28.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Mattawa was founded in 1909.
The median home in Mattawa was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
49.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 479 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.