What are the schools like in Lind, WA?

Lind is served primarily by Lind School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1.

What is the median household income in Lind?

The median household income in Lind, WA is $65,313 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 Lind, WA?

Lind has an average high temperature of 37.8°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Lind, WA affordable or expensive?

Lind's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lind is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $170,000 and the median rent is $850 per month.

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

Lind has a violent crime rate of 410.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2877.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lind, WA a Good Place to Live?

Lind is a small town of 569 in Washington, with a median household income of $65,313 and a 7.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Lind stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

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

All Lind 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: 98.4

Lind's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lind costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lind, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$170,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$850	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,313	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Lind's violent crime rate is 410.3 per 100,000 residents — 8% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

410.3 /100k

Property Crime

2877.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lind is served primarily by Lind School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lind, WA	National Avg
School District	Lind School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lind sees average highs of 37.8°F in January and 89.2°F in July, with 10.1 inches of annual precipitation and 14.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lind, WA
Average High — January	37.8°F
Average High — July	89.2°F
Annual Precipitation	10.1"
Annual Snowfall	14.6"

Demographics

Metric	Lind, WA	National Avg
Population	569	—
Median Age	49.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.5%	22.2%
65 and over	17.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ritzville, WA 15 mi Hatton, WA 17 mi Warden, WA 21 mi Washtucna, WA 21 mi Kahlotus, WA 23 mi

ZIP Codes in Lind

Lind, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99341

Lind vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lind, WA affordable or expensive?

Lind's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lind roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $170,000 and median rent is $850/month.

What is the crime rate in Lind, WA?

Lind's violent crime rate is 410.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2877.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lind?

Public schools in Lind are operated by Lind School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lind, WA a good place to live?

Lind, WA has a population of 569, a median household income of $65,313, 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 Lind?

Lind averages 37.8°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.1 inches with about 14.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lind?

Lind, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99341.

What is the population of Lind?

The population of Lind, Washington is 569 with a median age of 49.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lind?

Key numbers for living in Lind: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $170,000, median household income $65,313, crime index 120 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lind side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.