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Chewelah, WA

Chewelah, WA.

Population: 4,981 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Chewelah, WA is $348,460 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $527,348 after a median 76 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, landslide, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$348,460

Typical home value

+0.6%

1-year change

76

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$348,460
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+7.4%
5-year appreciation
+16.6%
10-year appreciation
+110.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Dec 2025)
$351,141
House Price Index (state)
596.1 (-1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$527,348
Median list price
$424,500
Median price per sqft
$235
1-year sale-price change
+29.8%
Median days on market
76 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
65
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
49
1-year forecast
-0.5%
New listings (monthly)
11

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$855/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$878/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,121/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,552/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,874/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.6 : 1
Schools include
Gess Elementary, Jenkins Junior/Senior High, Quartzite Learning, Chewelah Open Doors Reengagement Program

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, landslide, wildfire, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A02
NFIP flood claims on record
6
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 93% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
21.4 in
Annual snowfall
32.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
252
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
243

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,210
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,106

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (31 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Chewelah Municipal Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+434 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
33.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,004
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
56.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,857
Average weekly wage
$1,020
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
196

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ChewelahState medianUS median
Typical home value$348,460$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$527,348$510,000$325,000
Median days on market76 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,004$3,381$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Chewelah, WA?
$348,460.
What is the median sale price in Chewelah, WA?
$527,348.
How long do homes take to sell in Chewelah, WA?
Median days on market: 76 days.
What is typical rent in Chewelah, WA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,121/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Chewelah, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, landslide, wildfire, winter weather.
Is Chewelah, WA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Chewelah, WA. 6 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A02. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Chewelah, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 93% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Chewelah, WA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Chewelah, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Chewelah, WA?
4 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Chewelah, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Chewelah, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Chewelah, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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