What are the schools like in Trout Lake, WA?

Trout Lake is served primarily by Trout Lake School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Trout Lake?

The median household income in Trout Lake, WA is $76,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

What is the weather like in Trout Lake, WA?

Trout Lake has an average high temperature of 38.6°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 65.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Trout Lake, WA affordable or expensive?

Trout Lake's cost of living index is 108, where 100 represents the national average. This means Trout Lake is 8% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $635,000 and the median rent is $1,286 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Trout Lake, WA?

Trout Lake 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 Trout Lake, WA a Good Place to Live?

Trout Lake is a small town of 822 in Washington, with a median household income of $76,875 and a 0.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 108 (US average = 100), which is 8% above the national average.

Strengths: Trout Lake stands out for solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Trout Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Trout Lake 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: 108.2

Trout Lake's overall cost of living index is 108.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Trout Lake costs roughly 8% more than the average American city.

Metric	Trout Lake, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$635,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,286	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$76,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Trout Lake'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

Trout Lake is served primarily by Trout Lake School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Trout Lake, WA	National Avg
School District	Trout Lake School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Trout Lake sees average highs of 38.6°F in January and 83.9°F in July, with 29.8 inches of annual precipitation and 65.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Trout Lake, WA
Average High — January	38.6°F
Average High — July	83.9°F
Annual Precipitation	29.8"
Annual Snowfall	65.3"

Demographics

Metric	Trout Lake, WA	National Avg
Population	822	—
Median Age	43.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.8%	22.2%
65 and over	19.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Glenwood, WA 11 mi White Salmon, WA 19 mi Bingen, WA 20 mi Hood River, OR 20 mi Klickitat, WA 22 mi

ZIP Codes in Trout Lake

Trout Lake, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98650

Trout Lake vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trout Lake, WA affordable or expensive?

Trout Lake's cost of living index is 108, where 100 is the national average. That puts Trout Lake roughly 8% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $635,000 and median rent is $1,286/month.

What is the crime rate in Trout Lake, WA?

Trout Lake'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 Trout Lake?

Public schools in Trout Lake are operated by Trout Lake School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 33.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Trout Lake, WA a good place to live?

Trout Lake, WA has a population of 822, a median household income of $76,875, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%. 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 Trout Lake?

Trout Lake averages 38.6°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.8 inches with about 65.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Trout Lake?

Trout Lake, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98650.

What is the population of Trout Lake?

The population of Trout Lake, Washington is 822 with a median age of 43.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Trout Lake?

Key numbers for living in Trout Lake: cost of living index 108 (100 = US average), median home $635,000, median household income $76,875, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Trout Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.