At a Glance
Median Income
$83,036
$36,421 per capita
Home Value
$330,400
Zillow: $608,808
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
10.6% smoking rate
How Touchet Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Touchet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Touchet a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Touchet residents earn a median household income of $83,036 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,421. 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 1,804 business establishments, including 155 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Touchet is $330,400 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $608,808. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
15.7% of adults in Touchet hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Touchet has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population345
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density283/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans11.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,036
Per Capita$36,421
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,583M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
Housing
A
Home Value$330,400
Rent
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$608,808
Housing Units177
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,867/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain15.4 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation446 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Touchet was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Walla Walla Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 155 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.