What are the schools like in Spangle, WA?

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

What is the median household income in Spangle?

The median household income in Spangle, WA is $68,011 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Spangle, WA?

Spangle has an average high temperature of 35.7°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Spangle, WA affordable or expensive?

Spangle's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Spangle is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $201,900 and the median rent is $1,063 per month.

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

Spangle has a violent crime rate of 409.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3529.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Spangle, WA a Good Place to Live?

Spangle is a small town of 284 in Washington, with a median household income of $68,011 . Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

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

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

All Spangle 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

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

Metric	Spangle, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$201,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,063	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,011	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Spangle's violent crime rate is 409.9 per 100,000 residents — 8% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

409.9 /100k

Property Crime

3529.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Spangle, WA	National Avg
School District	Liberty School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Spangle sees average highs of 35.7°F in January and 84.1°F in July, with 18.3 inches of annual precipitation and 26.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Spangle, WA
Average High — January	35.7°F
Average High — July	84.1°F
Annual Precipitation	18.3"
Annual Snowfall	26.2"

Demographics

Metric	Spangle, WA	National Avg
Population	284	—
Median Age	42.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.7%	22.2%
65 and over	26.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Waverly, WA 9 mi Fairfield, WA 10 mi Cheney, WA 10 mi Rockford, WA 12 mi Four Lakes, WA 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Spangle

Spangle, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99031

Spangle vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spangle, WA affordable or expensive?

Spangle's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Spangle roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $201,900 and median rent is $1,063/month.

What is the crime rate in Spangle, WA?

Spangle's violent crime rate is 409.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3529.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Spangle?

Public schools in Spangle are operated by Liberty School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 26.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Spangle, WA a good place to live?

Spangle, WA has a population of 284, a median household income of $68,011, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Spangle?

Spangle averages 35.7°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.3 inches with about 26.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Spangle?

Spangle, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99031.

What is the population of Spangle?

The population of Spangle, Washington is 284 with a median age of 42.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Spangle?

Key numbers for living in Spangle: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $201,900, median household income $68,011, crime index 132 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Spangle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.