Median Income
$41,000
45% lower than US avg
Home Value
$95,000
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
21.6%
36% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$492
58% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment
2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
4.8%
61% lower than US avg
How Medicine Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population190
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density475/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,000
Per Capita$36,117
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$241M
Commute23 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$492
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$123,008
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity35.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain14.7 in/yr
Elevation1,963 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+92.6%
School Score5.68
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 27%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.3%
Libraries1
Is Medicine Lake a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Medicine Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Medicine Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Medicine Lake is $41,000, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Medicine Lake is $95,000, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $492 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Climate & Weather
Medicine Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Medicine Lake has a population of 190 with a density of 475 people per square mile. The median age is 49.8 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90%), with 8.4% Hispanic.
Population
49.8yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Medicine Lake vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Medicine Lake vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Medicine Lake is $41,000, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income: Medicine Lake vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $41,000 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $36,117 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $935 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,549 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 224 |
| County GDP | $241M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 19 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,383 |
| 3% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.56% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 66.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |
The median home value in Medicine Lake is $95,000, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $492 (58% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $123,008.
Home Values
| Census Median | $95,000 |
| 66% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $123,008 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $492 |
| 58% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 29.4% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $988 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,336 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,113 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,383 |
| 3% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 3.56% |
In Medicine Lake, 35.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.8% report depression. 21.3% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Medicine Lake vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| 11% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 92.2% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 68.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,226/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
Crime Rates: Medicine Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Medicine Lake has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 14.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.4°F |
| 27% below US avg |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 14.7 inches |
| 61% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,963 ft (598 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 475/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5022°N, 104.5017°W |
| County FIPS | 30091 |