Spokane

Spokane, Washington Overview

Spokane faces challenges across several categories, earning a C grade (47.1/100) and ranking #18 of 20 cities in Washington. Even so, the city scores 73/100 in Environment — a relative bright spot compared to its Safety score of 21/100.

Income & Employment in Spokane

Spokane’s median income of $65,016 is 28% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.2% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 4.5%.

Safety in Spokane

With a violent crime rate of 721.4 per 100,000, Spokane exceeds the Washington average of 372. Safety is a factor prospective residents should weigh carefully. The property crime rate is 5500.2 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Spokane

Spokane has a cost of living index of 101 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $326,200. Median monthly rent is $1,141. Renters spend 21.1% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Spokane

The adult obesity rate in Spokane is 35.3%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.3%. Residents report an average of 18.6 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Washington ranks #7 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Spokane

Spokane has a high school graduation rate of 83.8%. The student-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. Local districts invest $17,496 per student, well above the national median. The city has 79 public schools serving 38,155 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Spokane

The annual average temperature in Spokane is 48.7°F. Summers average 69.8°F. Winters average 30.4°F. Annual precipitation is 21.6 inches.

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