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Wilson Creek, WA — ZIP 98860

Population: 277 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 98860 (Wilson Creek, WA) is $185,100. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$185,100

Median home value

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$185,100
House Price Index (state)
588.1 (+2.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
3

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Wilson Creek Elementary, Wilson Creek High

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 90% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Moses Lake Wellfield Contamination (19.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
7.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
26
Days with Good air quality
318
Days with Moderate air quality
48
Highest AQI recorded (year)
84

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Wilson Creek Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Grant County International Airport (MWH) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, ODESSA MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE CENTER, COULEE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Housing built before 1970
71.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.7%
Median annual property tax
$792
Households with broadband internet
71.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,834
Average weekly wage
$1,096
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
279

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

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Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 98860?
$185,100.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 98860?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, wildfire, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 98860?
Risk to homes is higher than 90% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 98860?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98860?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 98860?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 98860?
Good. Median AQI: 26. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98860?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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