At a Glance
Median Income
$75,833
$29,045 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
14.5% smoking rate
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+
2.5 / 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 10.9% (203% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 20.
Data Overview
People
Population217
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density329/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$75,833
Per Capita$29,045
Unemployment10.9%
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%
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain10.8 in/yr
AQI20 (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
Broadband95.1%
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.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 172 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.