What are the schools like in Loon Lake, WA?

Loon Lake is served primarily by Loon Lake School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.7:1.

What is the median household income in Loon Lake?

The median household income in Loon Lake, WA is $67,188 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Loon Lake, WA?

Loon Lake has an average high temperature of 33.9°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 48.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Loon Lake, WA affordable or expensive?

Loon Lake's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Loon Lake is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $287,000 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Loon Lake, WA?

Loon Lake 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 Loon Lake, WA a Good Place to Live?

Loon Lake is a small town of 702 in Washington, with a median household income of $67,188 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Loon Lake's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Loon Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Loon Lake 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

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

Metric	Loon Lake, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$287,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,188	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Loon Lake'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

Loon Lake is served primarily by Loon Lake School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Loon Lake, WA	National Avg
School District	Loon Lake School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Loon Lake sees average highs of 33.9°F in January and 84.2°F in July, with 27.4 inches of annual precipitation and 48.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Loon Lake, WA
Average High — January	33.9°F
Average High — July	84.2°F
Annual Precipitation	27.4"
Annual Snowfall	48.2"

Demographics

Metric	Loon Lake, WA	National Avg
Population	702	—
Median Age	61.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	9.3%	22.2%
65 and over	38.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Clayton, WA 6 mi Springdale, WA 6 mi Valley, WA 8 mi Deer Park, WA 11 mi Chewelah, WA 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Loon Lake

Loon Lake, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99148

Loon Lake vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loon Lake, WA affordable or expensive?

Loon Lake's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Loon Lake roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $287,000 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Loon Lake, WA?

Loon Lake'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 Loon Lake?

Public schools in Loon Lake are operated by Loon Lake School District. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1. 29.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Loon Lake, WA a good place to live?

Loon Lake, WA has a population of 702, a median household income of $67,188, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 Loon Lake?

Loon Lake averages 33.9°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.4 inches with about 48.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Loon Lake?

Loon Lake, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99148.

What is the population of Loon Lake?

The population of Loon Lake, Washington is 702 with a median age of 61.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Loon Lake?

Key numbers for living in Loon Lake: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $287,000, median household income $67,188, 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 Loon Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.