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Ritzville, WA
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Ritzville, WA
At a Glance
How Ritzville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ritzville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ritzville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ritzville residents earn a median household income of $63,277 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,341. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 696 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ritzville is $197,500 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,585. Median rent is $904/month, with 24.9% 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 1952.
Safety & Crime
Ritzville reports 61 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,465/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.6% of adults in Ritzville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ritzville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.