At a Glance
Median Income
$44,607
$29,711 per capita
Home Value
$332,400
Zillow: $438,202
Median Rent
$848/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,141/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
274 sunny days/yr
How Twisp Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Twisp's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Twisp 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
Twisp residents earn a median household income of $44,607 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,711. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% 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 Twisp is $332,400 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $438,202. Median rent is $848/month, with 29.6% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Twisp reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,141/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.4% of adults in Twisp hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Twisp has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population997
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density852/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,607
Per Capita$29,711
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$2,353M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
C
Home Value$332,400
Rent$848
Ownership51.9%
Zillow$438,202
Housing Units545
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,141/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary415/100K
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,893/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain15.2 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation1,595 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.4%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 41%
Commute14 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Twisp was founded in 1897.
The median home in Twisp was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (88 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% 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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