Kettle Falls, WA

Kettle Falls, Washington

Kettle Falls, Washington, in Stevens county, is 72 miles NW of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 209 miles E of Seattle, Washington. About 1,527 people people live in Kettle Falls.

The People and Families of Kettle Falls

In Kettle Falls, about 55% of adults are married. The people of Kettle Falls spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kettle Falls had a median family income of $34,375.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($11,200) in Kettle Falls than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Kettle Falls Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Kettle Falls, about 62% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Kettle Falls. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Washington. Kettle Falls isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Kettle Falls, 93% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in Kettle Falls enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 9%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 14%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Kettle Falls, WA

Comparing Kettle Falls 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age 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
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Kettle Falls Almanac

Kettle Falls Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Kettle Falls Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Kettle Falls 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, Kettle Falls, 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.

Kettle Falls High Schools (2004)

KETTLE FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
1275 JUNIPER ST
509-738-6388
Serves 283 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

KETTLE FALLS HOME LINK
W 105 11TH ST
509-738-6625
A Non-traditional School
Serves 43 students.

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