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Metaline, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Pend Oreille County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
133 Population 429/sq mi density
$60,625 Median Income $36,592 per capita
$255,000 Home Value $257,379 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
107 Violent Crime/100K 2,443 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$60,625 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$255,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Metaline, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,625
19% below
$36,592 per capita
Home Value
$255,000
10% below
Zillow: $257,379
Violent Crime
107/100K
72% below
2,443/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
30% below
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
23.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
269 sunny days/yr

How Metaline Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Metaline's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
81%
Home Value
90%
Poverty
190%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Metaline a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Metaline residents earn a median household income of $60,625 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,592. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 344 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Metaline is $255,000 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,379. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Safety & Crime

Metaline reports 107 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,443/100K.

Education

23.5% of adults in Metaline hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Metaline has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population133
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density429/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$36,592
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty23.5%
County GDP$768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,214

Housing

A
Home Value$255,000
Rent
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$257,379
Housing Units98
Rent Burden35.0%

Crime

F
Violent107/100K
Property2,443/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death13,768/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain28.2 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation2,009 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute10 min
Broadband63.0%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Metaline was founded in 1948.
The median home in Metaline was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (85 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.