Nile, WA

Washington · Metropolitan Area

Nile is a small town in Washington with a population of 247.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
247 Population 268/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $29,241 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 24.0%
29% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.5%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 14.5%
303% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.2%
58% lower than US avg

How Nile Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population247
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density268/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Largest GroupWhite 81%
Veterans94.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$29,241
Unemployment14.5%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$13,348M
Commute35 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.4%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain9.0 in/yr
Elevation2,012 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+95.0%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute35 min
Broadband68.0%
Libraries17

Is Nile a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Nile receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Nile has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

At 14.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Nile experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Nile has a population of 247 with a density of 268 people per square mile. The median age is 35.0 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80.6%).

Population

247
Total Population
268
People / sq mi
35.0yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.1%
Female 38.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Nile vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only79.1%
1% above US avg
Spanish20.9%
56% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Nile vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Nile is N/A. The unemployment rate is 14.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Nile vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$29,241
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002
IRS Avg AGI$62,706

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.5%
303% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.2%
58% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,385
County GDP$13,348M

Business (County)

Restaurants526
Healthcare599
Retail708
Manufacturing248

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,109
46% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.1 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,109
46% above US avg
In Nile, 36.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.4% report depression. 19.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Nile vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.5%
14% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure31.0%
Asthma9.7%
COPD5.7%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.5%
Physical Inactivity19.4%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress12.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate65.5%
Premature Death10,201/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access77.1%
Healthcare Facilities599

Crime Rates: Nile vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)45
FEMA Disasters455

Safety Score

Nile has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 9.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall9.0 inches
76% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,012 ft (613 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density268/sq mi
Coordinates46.8349°N, 120.9438°W
County FIPS53077
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 14.3-point margin. 68.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.9%
D 41.6%

Winner: Republican by 14.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.0%
29% below US avg
High School+95.0%
School Test Score5.36
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density268/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access68.0%
Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities599
Restaurants526
Retail Stores708

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)45
FEMA Disaster Declarations455

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.1 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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