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Wilson Creek, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Grant County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
183 Population 189/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $28,986 per capita
$157,500 Home Value $298,868 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 279 sunny days/yr
459 Violent Crime/100K 6,747 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,500 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
459 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Wilson Creek, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,000
27% below
$28,986 per capita
Home Value
$157,500
44% below
Zillow: $298,868
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
459/100K
21% above
6,747/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
25% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
279 sunny days/yr

How Wilson Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wilson Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
73%
Home Value
56%
Rent
73%
Poverty
103%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
121%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wilson Creek a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wilson Creek residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,986. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,694 business establishments, including 233 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wilson Creek is $157,500 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,868. Median rent is $850/month, with 30.0% 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 1961.

Safety & Crime

Wilson Creek reports 459 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,747/100K.

Education

25.4% of adults in Wilson Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wilson Creek has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population183
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density189/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$28,986
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$8,583M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,222

Housing

A+
Home Value$157,500
Rent$850
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$298,868
Housing Units95
Rent Burden30.0%

Crime

F
Violent459/100K
Property6,747/100K

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,460/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days279/yr
Rain7.8 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation1,282 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+18.5%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute42 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Wilson Creek was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 233 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.