Ritzville, WA

Washington · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.5 Good / 5.0
1,942 Population
$63,277 Median Income
$197,500 Home Value
$904 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
0 Violent Crime / 100K
41.5 yrs Median Age
19.6% Bachelor's Degree+
3.5
Overall
4.2
Economy
4.9
Affordability
2.5
Safety
2.6
Education

People

Population1,942
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density879/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 81.6%

Economy

4.2/5
Median Income$63,277
Per Capita Income$30,341
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty Rate7.4%
County GDP$1,443M

Housing

4.9/5
Home Value (Census)$197,500
Zillow Value$231,585
Median Rent$904
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,472

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Depression26.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

2.5/5
Violent Crime0/100K
Property Crime3,212/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft178.5/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Jan / Jul30° / 70°
Rain13 in/yr
Snow16 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 28 (Good)

Education

2.6/5
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+88.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.36
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 27%
Commute18 min
Work From Home3.4%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations8

How Ritzville Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$63,277
Home Value$197,500
Median Rent$904
Poverty Rate7.4%
Bachelor's Degree+19.6%
Unemployment1.6%
Violent Crime0.0 /100K
Avg Temperature48.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,942
Population Density879 per sq mi
Median Age41.5 years
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 81.6% Black 1.9% Hispanic 7.9% Asian 0.2% Other 8.4%
White81.6%
Black or African American1.9%
Hispanic or Latino7.9%
Asian0.2%
Other Races8.4%

Language

English Only96.4%
Spanish Speakers3.6%
English 96.4% Spanish 3.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability15.9%
Health Insurance94.8%

Income

16% below avg
Median Household Income$63,277
Per Capita Income$30,341
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,006
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$58,271

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.6%
Poverty Rate7.4%
Total Establishments (County)696
County GDP$1,443M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation34
Healthcare Facilities31
Retail Stores50
Manufacturing14
Total Establishments696

Industry Mix

Restaurants 34 Healthcare 31 Retail 50 Manufacturing 14

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$58,271
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,205

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time18.4 min
Work From Home3.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

30% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$197,500
Zillow Home Value Index$231,585

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$330,000
Price Per Sq Ft$181
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops9.1%
Active Inventory11

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied75.5%

Rental Costs

22% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$904

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,205
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.13%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma11.7%
COPD6.2%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity19.6%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.8%
Regular Checkup68.3%
Premature Death Rate8,361 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index5.6 / 10
Exercise Access80.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)31
Restaurants (County)34

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime0.0 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault0.0 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime3,212.4 /100K
Burglary892.3 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,141.6 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft178.5 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)6
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

30°F Jan 70°F Jul
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Average48.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation12.8 in
Annual Snowfall15.7 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median28.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,862 ft (568 m)
Land Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density879 per sq mi
Latitude47.1231°
Longitude-118.3754°
County FIPS53001

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.5%
D 27.2%

Republican +43.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.6%
High School+88.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.36

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density879 per sq mi
Land Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations8
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)8
Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)6
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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