Washington · Metropolitan Area
Steptoe is a small town in Washington with a population of 152. Residents earn $48,929 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Steptoe receives an overall livability score of 3.5 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. Steptoe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Steptoe is $48,929, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Steptoe is $196,600, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $860 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Steptoe experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches, including 26.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 94.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.1% |
| 62% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,929 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,851 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,259 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,041 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,669 |
| County GDP | $40,044M |
| Restaurants | 1,237 |
| Healthcare | 1,797 |
| Retail | 1,585 |
| Manufacturing | 523 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,236 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.17% |
| Commute Time | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |
| Census Median | $196,600 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $860 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,236 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.17% |
| Obesity | 29.9% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.9% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.7% |
| Depression | 28.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,070/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,797 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 40 |
| FEMA Disasters | 819 |
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 18.4 inches |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,364 ft (721 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0074°N, 117.3502°W |
| County FIPS | 53063 |
Winner: Republican by 5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.5% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 59.0% |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,797 |
| Restaurants | 1,237 |
| Retail Stores | 1,585 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 40 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 819 |
| Avg Commute | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |