At a Glance
Median Income
$29,583
$21,482 per capita
Home Value
$117,600
Zillow: $388,227
Median Rent
$725/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
23.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
16.0% smoking rate
How Stites Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stites's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stites 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
Stites residents earn a median household income of $29,583 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,482. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 357 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stites is $117,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,227. Median rent is $725/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
6.8% of adults in Stites hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stites has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population171
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density1,900/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$29,583
Per Capita$21,482
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty23.9%
County GDP$474M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A
Home Value$117,600
Rent$725
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$388,227
Housing Units106
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,737/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain24.0 in/yr
Elevation1,315 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute25 min
Broadband73.4%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Stites was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.1% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.