What are the schools like in Pomeroy, WA?

Pomeroy is served primarily by Pomeroy School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

What is the median household income in Pomeroy?

The median household income in Pomeroy, WA is $47,784 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.4%.

What is the weather like in Pomeroy, WA?

Pomeroy has an average high temperature of 40.4°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Pomeroy, WA affordable or expensive?

Pomeroy's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pomeroy is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $182,000 and the median rent is $733 per month.

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

Pomeroy has a violent crime rate of 1348.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1752.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pomeroy, WA a Good Place to Live?

Pomeroy is a small town of 1,397 in Washington, with a median household income of $47,784 and a 7.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

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

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

All Pomeroy 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: 97.5

Pomeroy's overall cost of living index is 97.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pomeroy costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pomeroy, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$182,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$733	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,784	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Pomeroy's violent crime rate is 1348.3 per 100,000 residents — 255% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

1348.3 /100k

Property Crime

1752.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Pomeroy is served primarily by Pomeroy School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pomeroy, WA	National Avg
School District	Pomeroy School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pomeroy sees average highs of 40.4°F in January and 85.1°F in July, with 17.6 inches of annual precipitation and 8.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pomeroy, WA
Average High — January	40.4°F
Average High — July	85.1°F
Annual Precipitation	17.6"
Annual Snowfall	8.4"

Demographics

Metric	Pomeroy, WA	National Avg
Population	1,397	—
Median Age	49.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.2%	22.2%
65 and over	29.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pataha, WA 2 mi Dayton, WA 21 mi Colton, WA 23 mi Uniontown, WA 25 mi Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA 25 mi

ZIP Codes in Pomeroy

Pomeroy, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99347

Pomeroy vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pomeroy, WA affordable or expensive?

Pomeroy's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pomeroy roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $182,000 and median rent is $733/month.

What is the crime rate in Pomeroy, WA?

Pomeroy's violent crime rate is 1348.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1752.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pomeroy?

Public schools in Pomeroy are operated by Pomeroy School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pomeroy, WA a good place to live?

Pomeroy, WA has a population of 1,397, a median household income of $47,784, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%. 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 Pomeroy?

Pomeroy averages 40.4°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.6 inches with about 8.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pomeroy?

Pomeroy, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99347.

What is the population of Pomeroy?

The population of Pomeroy, Washington is 1,397 with a median age of 49.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pomeroy?

Key numbers for living in Pomeroy: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $182,000, median household income $47,784, crime index 246 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pomeroy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.