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Coulee City, WA


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Coulee City, Washington

Coulee City, Washington, in Grant county, is 87 miles W of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 141 miles E of Seattle, Washington. There are an estimated 600 people in the town.

The People and Families of Coulee City

In Coulee City, about 57% of adults are married. In Coulee City, lots of people live on their own.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the town than in most places. Coulee City has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Coulee City had a median family income of $42,500.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($900) in Coulee City. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Coulee City Housing

Approximately 68% of housing in Coulee City is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Coulee City is known in Washington for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Coulee City, 88% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Coulee City. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyCoulee City Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyCoulee City Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Coulee City Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Coulee City, WA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men75
Racial Diversity73
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better54
College Educated Adults22
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Rents810
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Housing Recently Built42
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