At a Glance
Median Income
$48,929
$31,851 per capita
Home Value
$196,600
Zillow: $308,921
Median Rent
$860/mo
21.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
105/100K
2,451/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
273 sunny days/yr
How Steptoe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Steptoe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Steptoe a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Steptoe residents earn a median household income of $48,929 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,851. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Steptoe is $196,600 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,921. Median rent is $860/month, with 21.0% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Steptoe reports 105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,451/100K.
Education
14.5% of adults in Steptoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Steptoe has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population152
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans92.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$48,929
Per Capita$31,851
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$40,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
A
Home Value$196,600
Rent$860
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$308,921
Housing Units64
Rent Burden21.0%
Crime
F
Violent105/100K
Property2,451/100K
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death8,070/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation2,364 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute27 min
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Steptoe was founded in 1875.
The median home in Steptoe was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.0% 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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