Okanogan County, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
42,811 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,293 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$284,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$488 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$725 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 23 26
Feb 2 12 30
Mar 2 5 39
Apr 1 0 46
May 1 0 54
Jun 1 0 61
Jul 1 0 68
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 2 0 46
Nov 4 10 34
Dec 4 28 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, WA State Legislative District 7, WA State Legislative District 7, WA
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Schools

Omak Middle School
14 miles, S • 1.4 star
Omak High School
14 miles, S • 3.7 star

Colleges

Wenatchee Valley College
82 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Big Bend Community College
96 miles, S • 1.9 star
Central Washington University
113 miles, SW • 2.8 star

Hospitals

Mid Valley Hospital
14 miles, S • 3.2 star

Airports

Spokane International Airport
120 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Bellingham International Airport
129 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
141 miles, W • 4.1 star
Tri-Cities Airport
160 miles, S • 1 star