What are the schools like in Roosevelt, WA?

Roosevelt is served primarily by Roosevelt School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.3:1.

What is the median household income in Roosevelt?

The median household income in Roosevelt, WA is $44,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 17.1%.

What is the weather like in Roosevelt, WA?

Roosevelt has an average high temperature of 40.8°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Roosevelt, WA affordable or expensive?

Roosevelt's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Roosevelt is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $107,100 and the median rent is $780 per month.

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

Roosevelt has a violent crime rate of 31.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 664.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Roosevelt, WA a Good Place to Live?

Roosevelt is a small town of 192 in Washington, with a median household income of $44,000 and a 17.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Roosevelt stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).

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

All Roosevelt 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: 95.4

Roosevelt's overall cost of living index is 95.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Roosevelt costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Roosevelt, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$107,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$780	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	30.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Roosevelt's violent crime rate is 31.2 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

31.2 /100k

Property Crime

664.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Roosevelt is served primarily by Roosevelt School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Roosevelt, WA	National Avg
School District	Roosevelt School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	70.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Roosevelt sees average highs of 40.8°F in January and 89.5°F in July, with 9.3 inches of annual precipitation and 5.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Roosevelt, WA
Average High — January	40.8°F
Average High — July	89.5°F
Annual Precipitation	9.3"
Annual Snowfall	5.3"

Demographics

Metric	Roosevelt, WA	National Avg
Population	192	—
Median Age	24.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	17.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	31.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	38.0%	22.2%
65 and over	8.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Arlington, OR 2 mi Bickleton, WA 19 mi Wasco, OR 24 mi Rufus, OR 25 mi Ione, OR 26 mi

ZIP Codes in Roosevelt

Roosevelt, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99356

Roosevelt vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roosevelt, WA affordable or expensive?

Roosevelt's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Roosevelt roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $107,100 and median rent is $780/month.

What is the crime rate in Roosevelt, WA?

Roosevelt's violent crime rate is 31.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 664.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Roosevelt?

Public schools in Roosevelt are operated by Roosevelt School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1. 9.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Roosevelt, WA a good place to live?

Roosevelt, WA has a population of 192, a median household income of $44,000, and an unemployment rate of 17.1%. 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 Roosevelt?

Roosevelt averages 40.8°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 9.3 inches with about 5.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Roosevelt?

Roosevelt, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99356.

What is the population of Roosevelt?

The population of Roosevelt, Washington is 192 with a median age of 24.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Roosevelt?

Key numbers for living in Roosevelt: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $107,100, median household income $44,000, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Roosevelt side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.