Tonasket, WA

Tonasket, Washington

Tonasket, Washington, in Okanogan county, is 117 miles NW of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 153 miles NE of Seattle, Washington. The city is home to some 994 residents.

The People and Families of Tonasket

In Tonasket, about 41% of adults are married. People in Tonasket 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 Tonasket than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tonasket had a median family income of $28,393.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($800) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Tonasket. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Tonasket Housing

According to the 2000 census, 55% of the housing in Tonasket was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Tonasket. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Tonasket, 78% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Tonasket let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 2%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Tonasket, WA

Comparing Tonasket 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
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
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
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

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

Crime

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

Tonasket Almanac

Tonasket Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Tonasket Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Tonasket 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, Tonasket, 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.

Tonasket High Schools (2004)

TONASKET HIGH SCHOOL
35 HS HWY 20 E
509-486-2161
A Title I school.
Serves 386 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Tonasket Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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