At a Glance
Median Income
$39,219
$24,568 per capita
Violent Crime
212/100K
4,928/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
200 sunny days/yr
How Methow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Methow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Methow a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Methow residents earn a median household income of $39,219 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,568. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,148 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Methow reports 212 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,928/100K.
Education
6.3% of adults in Methow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Methow has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population91
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density134/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans63.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,219
Per Capita$24,568
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,850M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$341,494
Housing Units42
Rent Burden25.0%
Crime
F
Violent212/100K
Property4,928/100K
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,504/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days200/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation1,155 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Broadband39.0%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Methow was founded in 1889.
The median home in Methow was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.
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