Starbuck, WA

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.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
105 Population 525/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $39,523 per capita
$127,500 Home Value
$1,583 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,500 home value, $1,583/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,250
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $127,500
55% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.6%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,583
36% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.5%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Starbuck Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population105
Median Age58.6 yrs
Density525/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Largest GroupWhite 64%
Veterans100.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$39,523
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,583M
Commute51 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$127,500
Rent$1,583
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression30.4%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain18.8 in/yr
Elevation640 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+94.3%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute51 min
Broadband54.0%
Libraries7

Is Starbuck a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Starbuck has a population of 105 with a density of 525 people per square mile. The median age is 58.6 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (63.8%), with 16.2% Hispanic, 17.1% Black.

Population

105
Total Population
525
People / sq mi
58.6yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 35.2%
Female 64.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Starbuck vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Starbuck vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Starbuck is $51,250, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 51 minutes.

Income: Starbuck vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,250
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,523
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
IRS Avg AGI$78,142

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,804
County GDP$4,583M

Business (County)

Restaurants155
Healthcare168
Retail176
Manufacturing136

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,719
63% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.49%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time50.7 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Starbuck is $127,500, 55% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,583 (36% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$127,500
55% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,583
36% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,719
63% above US avg
Effective Rate4.49%
In Starbuck, 32.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 30.4% report depression. 18.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Starbuck vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.5%
1% above US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma12.6%
COPD5.8%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity18.5%
Depression30.4%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress13.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.0%
Checkup Rate68.9%
Premature Death7,867/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access83.9%
Healthcare Facilities168

Crime Rates: Starbuck vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Starbuck has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 18.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall18.8 inches
51% below US avg
Snowfall15.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density525/sq mi
Coordinates46.5216°N, 118.1289°W
County FIPS53071
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 8.1-point margin. 54.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.7%
D 44.6%

Winner: Republican by 8.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.6%
63% below US avg
High School+94.3%
School Test Score5.36
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density525/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access54.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities168
Restaurants155
Retail Stores176

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute50.7 min
Work from Home0.0%

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