Coulee Dam, WA

Coulee Dam, Washington

Coulee Dam, Washington, in Okanogan county, is 75 miles W of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 157 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The town is home to some 1,044 residents.

The People and Families of Coulee Dam

In Coulee Dam, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Coulee Dam had a median family income of $45,066.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($2,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Coulee Dam. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Coulee Dam Housing

According to the 2000 census, 68% of the housing in Coulee Dam was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the town. In Coulee Dam you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Coulee Dam, 89% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in the town let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 8%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Coulee Dam, WA

Comparing Coulee Dam 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
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Coulee Dam Almanac

Coulee Dam Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Coulee Dam Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Coulee Dam, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Coulee Dam High Schools (2004)

LAKE ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL
CIVIC WAY
509-633-1442
Serves 291 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

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