Chelan County, WA
Living in Chelan County
Bikeability38
Walkability53
Commute85
Public Transit32
Affordability64
Public Safety81
Airports68
Hospitals71
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
76kPopulation+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
$59kMedian 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
$293kMedian Home Value+$47k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$834Median 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
Upper Valley Christian School
19 miles, S
Joyful Scholars Montessori Elementary School
33 miles, SE
St Paul's Lutheran School
33 miles, SE
St Joseph School-Wenatchee
33 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Chelan County, WA
Central Washington University
59 miles, S
DigiPen Institute of Technology
72 miles, W
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
73 miles, W
Northwest University
74 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chelan County, WA
Cascade Medical Center
19 miles, S
Lake Chelan Community Hospital
28 miles, E
Central Washington Hospital
34 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Chelan County, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
84 miles, W
Bellingham International Airport
109 miles, NW
Tri-Cities Airport
131 miles, SE
Spokane International Airport
144 miles, E