Medical Lake, WA

Medical Lake, Washington

Medical Lake, Washington, in Spokane county, is 13 miles SW of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 216 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city is considered part of the Spokane metropolitan area. Medical Lake has a population of 3,758.

The People and Families of Medical Lake

In Medical Lake, about 39% of adults are married.

Interestingly, Medical Lake is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Medical Lake had a median family income of $47,357.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Medical Lake ($1,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Medical Lake Housing

About 63% of housing units in Medical Lake are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Medical Lake, 88% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Residents of Medical Lake, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 15%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 16%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 18%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Medical Lake, WA

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Medical Lake Almanac

Medical Lake Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Medical Lake Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Medical Lake, 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.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Medical Lake High Schools (2004)

MEDICAL LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
200 E. BARKER ST.
509-565-3200
Serves 702 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.6

MARTIN HALL DETENTION CTR
201 S. PINE ST.
509-299-7733
Serves 55 students.

Medical Lake Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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