At a Glance
Median Income
$66,500
$28,721 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $388,893
Median Rent
$800/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,085/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
273 sunny days/yr
How Sprague Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sprague's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sprague a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sprague residents earn a median household income of $66,500 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,721. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,669 business establishments, including 1,237 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sprague is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,893. Median rent is $800/month, with 28.3% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Sprague reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,085/100K.
Education
9.7% of adults in Sprague hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sprague has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population619
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density590/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,500
Per Capita$28,721
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$40,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$800
Ownership87.7%
Zillow$388,893
Housing Units288
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,085/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,070/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain18.3 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation2,026 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute27 min
Broadband77.5%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Sprague was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,237 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.
819 declared natural disasters on record.
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