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Pomeroy, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Garfield County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,423 Population 799/sq mi density
$50,197 Median Income $30,923 per capita
$205,200 Home Value $251,522 Zillow
$760 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$50,197 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$205,200 home value, $760/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Pomeroy, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,197
33% below
$30,923 per capita
Home Value
$205,200
27% below
Zillow: $251,522
Median Rent
$760/mo
35% below
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
51% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
1% below
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
273 sunny days/yr

How Pomeroy Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
73%
Rent
65%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pomeroy a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pomeroy residents earn a median household income of $50,197 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,923. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 70 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pomeroy is $205,200 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,522. Median rent is $760/month, with 28.6% 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 1951.

Safety & Crime

Pomeroy reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

16.6% of adults in Pomeroy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pomeroy has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population1,423
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density799/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,197
Per Capita$30,923
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$221M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,171

Housing

A
Home Value$205,200
Rent$760
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$251,522
Housing Units788
Rent Burden28.6%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity31.7%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,097/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain17.6 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation1,872 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 25%
Commute19 min
Broadband76.3%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Pomeroy was founded in 1860.
The median home in Pomeroy was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.