Chelan County, WA

Living in Chelan County

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Bikeability 38
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Walkability 53
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Commute 85
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Public Transit 32
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Affordability 64
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 68
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Hospitals 71
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Colleges 76
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Schools 41
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Residents

76k Population +5.2k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age
26% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate26%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty
21  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$293k Median Home Value +$47k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$834 Median Monthly Rent +$218 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity93%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas2%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chelan County

United States45
Washington38

Property Crime in Chelan County

United States48
Washington70

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 7 13
Feb 36 4 6
Mar 43 4 2
Apr 49 3 1
May 56 2 0
Jun 62 2 0
Jul 68 1 0
Aug 68 1 0
Sep 61 2 0
Oct 50 4 0
Nov 39 7 5
Dec 31 6 17

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chelan County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding34
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chelan County, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Chelan County, WA

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Colleges

Colleges near Chelan County, WA

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Northwest University
74 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Chelan County, WA

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Airports

Airports near Chelan County, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
131 miles, SE
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