Touchet, WA

Washington · Metropolitan Area

Touchet is a small town in Washington with a population of 345. Residents earn $83,036 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
345 Population 283/sq mi density
$83,036 Median Income $36,421 per capita
$330,400 Home Value $569,869 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,036 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$330,400 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $83,036
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $330,400
17% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.7%
53% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.8%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population345
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density283/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 63%
Veterans11.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,036
Per Capita$36,421
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,583M
Commute23 min

Housing

A
Home Value$330,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$569,869

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain11.1 in/yr
Elevation446 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+92.7%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.2%
Libraries7

Is Touchet a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Touchet receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Touchet offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Touchet is $83,036, roughly in line with 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 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Touchet is $330,400, 17% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Touchet experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Touchet has a population of 345 with a density of 283 people per square mile. The median age is 46.7 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (62.9%).

Population

345
Total Population
283
People / sq mi
46.7yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.6%
Female 55.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Touchet vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only65.0%
17% below US avg
Spanish35.0%
161% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Touchet vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Touchet is $83,036, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Touchet vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,036
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,421
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
IRS Avg AGI$78,142

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% 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 Rate1.73%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.9 min
Drive Alone82.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Touchet is $330,400, 17% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $569,869.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$330,400
17% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$569,869

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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-Occupied87.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,719
63% above US avg
Effective Rate1.73%
In Touchet, 34.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.2% report depression. 18.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.8%
8% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure27.2%
Asthma10.6%
COPD4.4%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity18.0%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress16.8%
Physical Distress13.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.4%
Checkup Rate67.5%
Premature Death7,867/100K

Food & Exercise

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

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Touchet has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.1 inches
71% below US avg
Snowfall2.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density283/sq mi
Coordinates46.0411°N, 118.6724°W
County FIPS53071
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 8.1-point margin. 87.2% 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+15.7%
53% below US avg
High School+92.7%
School Test Score5.36
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density283/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.2%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities168
Restaurants155
Retail Stores176

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.9 min
Drive Alone82.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.3%

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