At a Glance
Median Income
$38,273
$27,298 per capita
Home Value
$206,300
Zillow: $239,133
Median Rent
$737/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
295/100K
2,065/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
200 sunny days/yr
How Tonasket Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tonasket's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tonasket a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tonasket residents earn a median household income of $38,273 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,298. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,627 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tonasket is $206,300 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,133. Median rent is $737/month, with 24.4% 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 1961.
Safety & Crime
Tonasket reports 295 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,065/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.0% of adults in Tonasket hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tonasket has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population976
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density1,038/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$38,273
Per Capita$27,298
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$2,353M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
B+
Home Value$206,300
Rent$737
Ownership43.9%
Zillow$239,133
Housing Units458
Rent Burden24.4%
Crime
F
Violent295/100K
Property2,065/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault295/100K
Burglary295/100K
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,893/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days200/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation902 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 41%
Commute19 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Tonasket was founded in 1927.
The median home in Tonasket was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (104 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,092 declared natural disasters on record.
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