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Nespelem, WA

Nespelem, WA.

Population: 1,009 (Census ACS)

1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, wildfire, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index (state)
588.1 (+2.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Nespelem Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, wildfire, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
46.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
12.5 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)
38
Days with Good air quality
225
Days with Moderate air quality
140
Highest AQI recorded (year)
102

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (30 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Rice Ranch Airport (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
COULEE MEDICAL CENTER, NORTH VALLEY HOSPITAL, FERRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
14.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.5%
Median annual property tax
$758
Households with broadband internet
26.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,939
Average weekly wage
$729
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
118

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

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the natural-hazard risk in Nespelem, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, wildfire, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding.
What is the wildfire risk in Nespelem, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Nespelem, WA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Nespelem, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Nespelem, WA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Nespelem, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Nespelem, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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