Roosevelt, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Gilliam County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
164 Population 43/sq mi density
$44,583 Median Income $16,254 per capita
$925 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$44,583 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Roosevelt, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,583
41% below
$16,254 per capita
Median Rent
$925/mo
20% below
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
73% below
71.1% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
242% above
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Roosevelt Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
59%
Rent
80%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
342%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Roosevelt a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Roosevelt residents earn a median household income of $44,583 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,254. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Education

9.2% of adults in Roosevelt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 71.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Roosevelt has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population164
Median Age21.5 yrs
Density43/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born23.2%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$44,583
Per Capita$16,254
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,248

Housing

A
Home Value
Rent$925
Ownership20.5%
Zillow$273,457
Housing Units59
Rent Burden31.1%

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,863/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain9.3 in/yr
Elevation403 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+71.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 26%
Broadband74.4%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Roosevelt was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
23.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.