At a Glance
Median Income
$75,833
$29,045 per capita
Violent Crime
0/100K
3,212/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
273 sunny days/yr
How Washtucna Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Washtucna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Washtucna a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Washtucna residents earn a median household income of $75,833 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,045. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,379 business establishments, including 172 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Washtucna reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,212/100K.
Education
17.5% of adults in Washtucna hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Washtucna has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population217
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density329/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$75,833
Per Capita$29,045
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$5,777M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,101
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$190,540
Housing Units158
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,212/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain10.8 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation1,023 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute18 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Washtucna was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Walla Walla Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 172 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.