Washington
Twisp is a small town in Washington with a population of 997. Residents earn $44,607 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Twisp receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Twisp has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Twisp is $44,607, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Twisp is $332,400, 18% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $848 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Twisp is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 106 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,287 per 100,000, 68% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Twisp experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches, including 59.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 70.9% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 29.1% |
| 117% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,607 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,711 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $934 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,814 |
| Unemployment | 6.4% |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,627 |
| County GDP | $2,353M |
| Restaurants | 127 |
| Healthcare | 117 |
| Retail | 185 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,737 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.73% |
| Commute Time | 14.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.9% |
| Census Median | $332,400 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $438,202 |
| Census Median Rent | $848 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,737 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.73% |
| Obesity | 29.8% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% |
| Depression | 27.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,893/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 117 |
| Total Violent | 106.0/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 106.0/100K |
| Total Property | 3,287.4/100K |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 424.2/100K |
| Theft | 2,863.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disasters | 1,092 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.2 inches |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 59.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,595 ft (486 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 852/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3610°N, 120.1171°W |
| County FIPS | 53047 |
Winner: Republican by 15 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.4% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 852/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 117 |
| Restaurants | 127 |
| Retail Stores | 185 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 1,092 |
| Avg Commute | 14.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.9% |