Palouse, WA

Living in Palouse

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Bikeability 72
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Walkability 89
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Commute 85
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Public Transit 51
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Affordability 83
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 12
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Hospitals 83
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Colleges 63
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Schools 73
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Residents

1k Population +73 (2010–19)
50  y Median Age +9 (2010–19)
46% College-Educated +10% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -11% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black1%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school<1%
High school graduate22%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$66k Median Household Income +$24k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector47%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Sales and office21%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked11%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$170k Median Home Value +$36k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$515 Median Monthly Rent +$65 (2010–19)
77% Owner-Occupied +9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home16%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier39%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K31%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K8%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity44%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas46%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in Palouse

United States45
Washington38
Whitman County13

Property Crime in Palouse

United States48
Washington70
Whitman County23

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump55%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 2 11
Feb 34 2 5
Mar 40 2 2
Apr 46 2 1
May 53 2 0
Jun 59 1 0
Jul 66 1 0
Aug 66 1 0
Sep 58 1 0
Oct 47 2 0
Nov 37 3 3
Dec 29 2 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palouse

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding30
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Palouse, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Palouse, WA

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Logos School
12 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Palouse, WA

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University of Idaho
13 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Palouse, WA

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Airports

Airports near Palouse, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
107 miles, SW
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