Nespelem Community, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Okanogan County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
322 Population 14/sq mi density
$97,143 Median Income $27,597 per capita
$149,400 Home Value $237,661 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$97,143 median income, 11.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,400 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Nespelem Community, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$97,143
29% above
$27,597 per capita
Home Value
$149,400
47% below
Zillow: $237,661
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
56% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
11.7%
225% above
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
21.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Nespelem Community Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
129%
Home Value
53%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
325%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nespelem Community a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nespelem Community residents earn a median household income of $97,143 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,597. The unemployment rate stands at 11.7% (225% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,627 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nespelem Community is $149,400 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,661. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

14.9% of adults in Nespelem Community hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nespelem Community has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population322
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$97,143
Per Capita$27,597
Unemployment11.7%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$2,353M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

A+
Home Value$149,400
Rent
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$237,661
Housing Units102
Rent Burden24.1%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,893/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain11.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation2,625 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 41%
Commute20 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Nespelem Community was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,092 declared natural disasters on record.