Nespelem, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Ferry County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
155 Population 816/sq mi density
$50,938 Median Income $28,464 per capita
$89,000 Home Value $237,661 Zillow
$1,050 Median Rent 10.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$50,938 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,000 home value, $1,050/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Nespelem, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,938
32% below
$28,464 per capita
Home Value
$89,000
68% below
Zillow: $237,661
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
10% below
10.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
74% below
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
27.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Nespelem Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
32%
Rent
90%
Poverty
218%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
181%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nespelem a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nespelem residents earn a median household income of $50,938 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,464. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 271 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nespelem is $89,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,661. Median rent is $1,050/month, with 10.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Education

8.6% of adults in Nespelem hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nespelem 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.

Data Overview

People

Population155
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density816/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$50,938
Per Capita$28,464
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty27.0%
County GDP$279M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,000
Rent$1,050
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$237,661
Housing Units77
Rent Burden10.0%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death13,026/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain11.1 in/yr
Elevation1,864 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute15 min
Broadband49.2%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Nespelem was founded in 1935.
The median home in Nespelem was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.