What are the schools like in Colville, WA?

Colville is served primarily by Colville School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.0:1.

What is the median household income in Colville?

The median household income in Colville, WA is $45,972 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Colville, WA?

Colville has an average high temperature of 34.3°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Colville, WA affordable or expensive?

Colville's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Colville is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $226,300 and the median rent is $838 per month.

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

Colville has a violent crime rate of 39.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 492.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Colville, WA a Good Place to Live?

Colville is a small town of 4,927 in Washington, with a median household income of $45,972 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Colville stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Colville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Colville 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

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

Metric	Colville, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$226,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$838	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,972	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Colville's violent crime rate is 39.4 per 100,000 residents — 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

39.4 /100k

Property Crime

492.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Colville is served primarily by Colville School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Colville, WA	National Avg
School District	Colville School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Colville sees average highs of 34.3°F in January and 88.4°F in July, with 19.9 inches of annual precipitation and 43.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Colville, WA
Average High — January	34.3°F
Average High — July	88.4°F
Annual Precipitation	19.9"
Annual Snowfall	43.4"

Demographics

Metric	Colville, WA	National Avg
Population	4,927	—
Median Age	42.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	11.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.3%	22.2%
65 and over	24.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kettle Falls, WA 9 mi Marcus, WA 11 mi Barney's Junction, WA 12 mi Addy, WA 13 mi Boyds, WA 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Colville

Colville, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99114

Colville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colville, WA affordable or expensive?

Colville's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Colville roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $226,300 and median rent is $838/month.

What is the crime rate in Colville, WA?

Colville's violent crime rate is 39.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 492.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Colville?

Public schools in Colville are operated by Colville School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 25.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Colville, WA a good place to live?

Colville, WA has a population of 4,927, a median household income of $45,972, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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 Colville?

Colville averages 34.3°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.9 inches with about 43.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Colville?

Colville, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99114.

What is the population of Colville?

The population of Colville, Washington is 4,927 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Colville?

Key numbers for living in Colville: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $226,300, median household income $45,972, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Colville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.