Sprague, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Spokane County County

3.3 /5.0

B Good

619 Population 590/sq mi density

$66,500 Median Income $28,721 per capita

$112,500 Home Value $388,893 Zillow

$800 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent

45°F Avg Temperature

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$66,500 median income, 12.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$112,500 home value, $800/mo rent

Education

1.8 / 5.0

9.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Sprague, WA

At a Glance

Median Income

$66,500

12% below

$28,721 per capita

Home Value

$112,500

60% below

Zillow: $388,893

Median Rent

$800/mo

31% below

28.3% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

9.7%

71% below

87.4% high school+

Unemployment

12.9%

258% above

6.1% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

37.7%

17% above

12.4% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

45°F

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)

Income

88%

Home Value

40%

Rent

69%

Poverty

49%

Bachelor's

29%

Unemployment

358%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sprague a Good Place to Live?

3.3 / 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 12.9% (258% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population619

Median Age43.2 yrs

Density590/mi²

Male / Female53% / 47%

Foreign Born1.1%

Veterans16.8%

Economy

Median Income$66,500

Per Capita$28,721

Unemployment12.9%

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%

Health

Obesity37.7%

Diabetes8.1%

Smoking12.4%

Heart Disease5.1%

Premature Death8,070/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F

Rain18.3 in/yr

AQI38 (Good)

Elevation2,026 ft

Education

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.

19.4% of the population has a disability.

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.