What are the schools like in Touchet, WA?

Touchet is served primarily by Touchet School District. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Touchet?

The median household income in Touchet, WA is $94,083 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 Touchet, WA?

Touchet has an average high temperature of 42.2°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Touchet, WA affordable or expensive?

Touchet's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Touchet is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $262,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Touchet has a violent crime rate of 241.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1899.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Touchet, WA a Good Place to Live?

Touchet is a small town of 485 in Washington, with a median household income of $94,083 . Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

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

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

All Touchet 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: 98.0

Touchet's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Touchet costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Touchet, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$262,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$94,083	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Touchet's violent crime rate is 241.9 per 100,000 residents — 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

241.9 /100k

Property Crime

1899.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Touchet is served primarily by Touchet School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Touchet, WA	National Avg
School District	Touchet School District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Touchet sees average highs of 42.2°F in January and 90.4°F in July, with 14.5 inches of annual precipitation and 7.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Touchet, WA
Average High — January	42.2°F
Average High — July	90.4°F
Annual Precipitation	14.5"
Annual Snowfall	7.2"

Demographics

Metric	Touchet, WA	National Avg
Population	485	—
Median Age	40.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	24.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	34.4%	22.2%
65 and over	7.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Umapine, OR 9 mi Wallula, WA 12 mi Garrett, WA 13 mi Helix, OR 13 mi College Place, WA 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Touchet

Touchet, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99360

Touchet vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Touchet, WA affordable or expensive?

Touchet's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Touchet roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $262,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Touchet, WA?

Touchet's violent crime rate is 241.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1899.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Touchet?

Public schools in Touchet are operated by Touchet School District. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Touchet, WA a good place to live?

Touchet, WA has a population of 485, a median household income of $94,083, 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 Touchet?

Touchet averages 42.2°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.5 inches with about 7.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Touchet?

Touchet, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99360.

What is the population of Touchet?

The population of Touchet, Washington is 485 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Touchet?

Key numbers for living in Touchet: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $262,500, median household income $94,083, crime index 74 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Touchet side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.