Washington
Wilson Creek is a small town in Washington with a population of 183. Residents earn $55,000 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wilson Creek receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Wilson Creek offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wilson Creek is $55,000, 27% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Wilson Creek is $157,500, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Wilson Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,000 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,986 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,222 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,521 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,694 |
| County GDP | $8,583M |
| Restaurants | 233 |
| Healthcare | 186 |
| Retail | 290 |
| Manufacturing | 77 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,780 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.03% |
| Commute Time | 42.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |
| Census Median | $157,500 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.0% |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,780 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.03% |
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.4% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,460/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 186 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 28 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 7.8 inches |
| 79% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,282 ft (391 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 189/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4230°N, 119.1177°W |
| County FIPS | 53025 |
Winner: Republican by 37.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.4% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 189/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.0% |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 186 |
| Restaurants | 233 |
| Retail Stores | 290 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 28 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 42.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |