Outlook, WA

Washington · Metropolitan Area

Outlook is a small town in Washington with a population of 504. Residents earn $46,949 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
504 Population 3,877/sq mi density
$46,949 Median Income $18,999 per capita
$314,900 Home Value $355,627 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,949 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$314,900 home value
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,949
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $314,900
12% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 49.2%
53% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.2%
15% higher than US avg

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

People

Population504
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density3,877/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,949
Per Capita$18,999
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$13,348M
Commute15 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$314,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$355,627

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity49.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.0%
Heart Disease8.4%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain8.3 in/yr
Elevation778 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+64.0%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute15 min
Broadband54.1%
Libraries17

Is Outlook a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Outlook receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Outlook offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Outlook is $46,949, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 14.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Outlook is $314,900, 12% above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 64.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Outlook experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Outlook has a population of 504 with a density of 3,877 people per square mile. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (0%).

Population

504
Total Population
3,877
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.2%
Female 55.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Outlook vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only12.0%
85% below US avg
Spanish88.0%
557% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Outlook vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Outlook is $46,949, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Outlook vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,949
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$18,999
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002
IRS Avg AGI$62,706

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.2%
15% above 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
Effective Tax Rate1.62%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.4 min
Drive Alone70.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Outlook is $314,900, 12% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $355,627.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$314,900
12% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$355,627

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-Occupied54.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,109
46% above US avg
Effective Rate1.62%
In Outlook, 49.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.0% report depression. 43.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity49.2%
53% above US avg
Diabetes19.9%
Heart Disease8.4%
High Blood Pressure37.7%
Asthma10.5%
COPD8.6%
Stroke5.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.5%
Physical Inactivity43.9%
Depression22.0%
Mental Distress19.9%
Physical Distress21.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate74.7%
Checkup Rate66.1%
Premature Death10,201/100K

Food & Exercise

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

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)45
FEMA Disasters455

Safety Score

Outlook has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 8.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall8.3 inches
78% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density3,877/sq mi
Coordinates46.3312°N, 120.0928°W
County FIPS53077
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 14.3-point margin. 54.1% 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+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+64.0%
School Test Score5.36
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density3,877/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access54.1%
Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities599
Restaurants526
Retail Stores708

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)45
FEMA Disaster Declarations455

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.4 min
Drive Alone70.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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