Washington
Metaline Falls is a small town in Washington with a population of 288. Residents earn $40,179 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Metaline Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Metaline Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Metaline Falls is $40,179, 47% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.9% 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 Metaline Falls is $291,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $673 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Metaline Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches, including 54.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,179 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,655 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,214 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,208 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 344 |
| County GDP | $768M |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,196 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.44% |
| Commute Time | 18.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 62.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |
| Census Median | $291,700 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $257,379 |
| Census Median Rent | $673 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.7% |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 42.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,196 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.44% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.6% |
| Depression | 26.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.0% |
| Premature Death | 13,768/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.2 inches |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 54.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,101 ft (640 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,440/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8613°N, 117.3719°W |
| County FIPS | 53051 |
Winner: Republican by 39.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.7% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,440/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 79.1% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Retail Stores | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 18.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 62.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |