At a Glance
Median Income
$60,625
$36,592 per capita
Home Value
$255,000
Zillow: $257,379
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
23.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
12.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Metaline a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
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 8.5% (136% above 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population133
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density429/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$36,592
Unemployment8.5%
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%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death13,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain28.2 in/yr
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
Broadband88.9%
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.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.