Washington · Metropolitan Area
Starbuck is a small town in Washington with a population of 105. Residents earn $51,250 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Starbuck receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Starbuck offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Starbuck is $51,250, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 51 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Starbuck is $127,500, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,583 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Starbuck experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches, including 15.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,250 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,523 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,073 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,142 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,804 |
| County GDP | $4,583M |
| Restaurants | 155 |
| Healthcare | 168 |
| Retail | 176 |
| Manufacturing | 136 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,719 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.49% |
| Commute Time | 50.7 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $127,500 |
| 55% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,583 |
| 36% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,719 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.49% |
| Obesity | 32.5% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% |
| Asthma | 12.6% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.5% |
| Depression | 30.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,867/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 168 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 18.8 inches |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 525/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5216°N, 118.1289°W |
| County FIPS | 53071 |
Winner: Republican by 8.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 525/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 54.0% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 168 |
| Restaurants | 155 |
| Retail Stores | 176 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 50.7 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |