Twisp, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Okanogan County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
997 Population 852/sq mi density
$44,607 Median Income $29,711 per capita
$332,400 Home Value $441,953 Zillow
$848 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$44,607 median income, 11.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$332,400 home value, $848/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Twisp, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,607
41% below
$29,711 per capita
Home Value
$332,400
18% above
Zillow: $441,953
Median Rent
$848/mo
27% below
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%
1% below
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
11.6%
222% above
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
7% below
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

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)

Income
59%
Home Value
118%
Rent
73%
Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
99%
Unemployment
322%
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 11.6% (222% 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 $441,953. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population997
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density852/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born9.1%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$44,607
Per Capita$29,711
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$2,353M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

C
Home Value$332,400
Rent$848
Ownership51.9%
Zillow$441,953
Housing Units545
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity29.8%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,893/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain15.2 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,092 declared natural disasters on record.