Reardan, WA

Washington · Metropolitan Area

Reardan is a small town in Washington with a population of 707. Residents earn $71,429 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
707 Population 1,414/sq mi density
$71,429 Median Income $36,475 per capita
$285,200 Home Value $388,893 Zillow
$809 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$71,429 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$285,200 home value, $809/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,429
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $285,200
1% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.2%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent $809
30% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.8%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.0%
122% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

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

People

Population707
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1,414/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans13.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,429
Per Capita$36,475
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$40,044M
Commute23 min

Housing

A
Home Value$285,200
Rent$809
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$388,893
Rent Burden14.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,085/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary181/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.0%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain17.4 in/yr
Elevation2,506 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+86.0%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute23 min
Broadband79.9%
Libraries19

Is Reardan a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Reardan receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Reardan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Reardan is $71,429, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Reardan is $285,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $809 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Reardan is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,085 per 100,000, 45% below the national average.

Education

19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Reardan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches, including 48.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Reardan has a population of 707 with a density of 1,414 people per square mile. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.8%), with 2% Hispanic.

Population

707
Total Population
1,414
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.7%
Female 44.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Reardan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.3%
14% above US avg
Spanish10.7%
20% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Reardan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Reardan is $71,429, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Reardan vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,429
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,475
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
IRS Avg AGI$83,041

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg
Establishments (County)15,669
County GDP$40,044M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,237
Healthcare1,797
Retail1,585
Manufacturing523

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,236
78% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.19%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.9 min
Drive Alone83.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Reardan is $285,200, 1% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $809 (30% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $388,893.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$285,200
1% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$388,893

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$809
30% below US avg
Rent Burden14.6%

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-Occupied69.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,236
78% above US avg
Effective Rate2.19%
In Reardan, 37.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.0% report depression. 18.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.8%
18% above US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure28.2%
Asthma11.9%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.4%
Physical Inactivity18.6%
Depression26.0%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress13.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.2%
Checkup Rate69.7%
Premature Death8,070/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access87.6%
Healthcare Facilities1,797
Reardan has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,085 per 100,000 (45% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,085.0/100K
45% below US avg
Burglary180.8/100K
Theft904.2/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)40
FEMA Disasters819

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Reardan has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 17.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall17.4 inches
54% below US avg
Snowfall48.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,506 ft (764 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,414/sq mi
Coordinates47.6701°N, 117.8786°W
County FIPS53063
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5-point margin. 79.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51%
D 46%

Winner: Republican by 5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.2%
43% below US avg
High School+86.0%
School Test Score5.36
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,414/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access79.9%
Public Libraries19
Healthcare Facilities1,797
Restaurants1,237
Retail Stores1,585

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)40
FEMA Disaster Declarations819
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.9 min
Drive Alone83.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.2%

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