What are the schools like in Chewelah, WA?

Chewelah is served primarily by Chewelah School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.5:1.

What is the median household income in Chewelah?

The median household income in Chewelah, WA is $52,905 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.6%.

What is the weather like in Chewelah, WA?

Chewelah has an average high temperature of 32.9°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.4 inches.

Chewelah, WA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Chewelah, WA affordable or expensive?

Chewelah's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Chewelah is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $202,700 and the median rent is $901 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Chewelah, WA?

Chewelah has a violent crime rate of 67.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 584.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Chewelah, WA a Good Place to Live?

Chewelah is a small town of 2,508 in Washington, with a median household income of $52,905 and a 7.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Chewelah stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Chewelah is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Chewelah city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 101.0

Chewelah's overall cost of living index is 101.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Chewelah costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Chewelah, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$202,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$901	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,905	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Chewelah's violent crime rate is 67.8 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

67.8 /100k

Property Crime

584.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Chewelah is served primarily by Chewelah School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Chewelah, WA	National Avg
School District	Chewelah School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Chewelah sees average highs of 32.9°F in January and 86.1°F in July, with 21.4 inches of annual precipitation and 43.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Chewelah, WA
Average High — January	32.9°F
Average High — July	86.1°F
Annual Precipitation	21.4"
Annual Snowfall	43.4"

Demographics

Metric	Chewelah, WA	National Avg
Population	2,508	—
Median Age	49.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	18.4%	22.2%
65 and over	26.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Valley, WA 8 mi Addy, WA 8 mi Loon Lake, WA 15 mi Springdale, WA 16 mi Cusick, WA 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Chewelah

Chewelah, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99109

Chewelah vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chewelah, WA affordable or expensive?

Chewelah's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Chewelah roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $202,700 and median rent is $901/month.

What is the crime rate in Chewelah, WA?

Chewelah's violent crime rate is 67.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 584.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Chewelah?

Public schools in Chewelah are operated by Chewelah School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 19.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Chewelah, WA a good place to live?

Chewelah, WA has a population of 2,508, a median household income of $52,905, and an unemployment rate of 7.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Chewelah?

Chewelah averages 32.9°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.4 inches with about 43.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Chewelah?

Chewelah, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99109.

What is the population of Chewelah?

The population of Chewelah, Washington is 2,508 with a median age of 49.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Chewelah?

Key numbers for living in Chewelah: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $202,700, median household income $52,905, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chewelah side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.