Colville, WA

Colville, Washington

Colville, Washington, in Stevens county, is 65 miles N of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 214 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city is home to some 4,988 residents.

The People and Families of Colville

In Colville, about 51% of adults are married. People in Colville have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Colville than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Colville had a median family income of $40,466. Home-based work is more common in Colville than in most places.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($400) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Colville. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Colville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 60% of the housing in Colville was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Colville, 83% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Colville it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Colville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Colville, WA

Comparing Colville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Colville Almanac

Colville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Colville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Colville residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Colville Hospitals

MOUNT CARMEL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
982 EAST COLUMBIA
(509) 684-2561
Emergency Service: No

Wal-Mart in Colville

Colville High Schools (2004)

COLVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
154 HIGHWAY 20 E
509-684-7800
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 737 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

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