What are the schools like in Tieton, WA?

Tieton is served primarily by Highland School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.0:1.

What is the median household income in Tieton?

The median household income in Tieton, WA is $50,658 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.9%.

What is the weather like in Tieton, WA?

Tieton has an average high temperature of 39.6°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Tieton, WA affordable or expensive?

Tieton's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tieton is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $192,900 and the median rent is $879 per month.

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

Tieton has a violent crime rate of 340.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1988.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tieton, WA a Good Place to Live?

Tieton is a small town of 1,546 in Washington, with a median household income of $50,658 and a 0.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Tieton stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Tieton 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: 99.3

Tieton's overall cost of living index is 99.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tieton costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tieton, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$192,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$879	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,658	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Tieton's violent crime rate is 340.8 per 100,000 residents — 10% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

340.8 /100k

Property Crime

1988.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Tieton is served primarily by Highland School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tieton, WA	National Avg
School District	Highland School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	58.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tieton sees average highs of 39.6°F in January and 88.3°F in July, with 9.8 inches of annual precipitation and 20.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tieton, WA
Average High — January	39.6°F
Average High — July	88.3°F
Annual Precipitation	9.8"
Annual Snowfall	20.3"

Demographics

Metric	Tieton, WA	National Avg
Population	1,546	—
Median Age	25.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	42.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	53.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	39.9%	22.2%
65 and over	6.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cowiche, WA 3 mi Naches, WA 3 mi Eschbach, WA 6 mi Gleed, WA 8 mi Summitview, WA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Tieton

Tieton, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98947

Tieton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tieton, WA affordable or expensive?

Tieton's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tieton roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $192,900 and median rent is $879/month.

What is the crime rate in Tieton, WA?

Tieton's violent crime rate is 340.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1988.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tieton?

Public schools in Tieton are operated by Highland School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1. 6.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tieton, WA a good place to live?

Tieton, WA has a population of 1,546, a median household income of $50,658, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%. 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 Tieton?

Tieton averages 39.6°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 9.8 inches with about 20.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tieton?

Tieton, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98947.

What is the population of Tieton?

The population of Tieton, Washington is 1,546 with a median age of 25.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tieton?

Key numbers for living in Tieton: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $192,900, median household income $50,658, crime index 92 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tieton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.