Ferry County

WA · Pop. 164,258 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Ferry County is a mixed county in WA with a population of approximately 164,258.

$/Acre: $8,110

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 208 days

Broadband: 45%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 131.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.6%

Combined Sales Tax8.1%

Cost of Living Index110.1

Median Household Income$80,121

Poverty Rate15.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,110

Median Home Price$428K

Acres for Sale1543

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season208 days

Annual Rainfall30.3 inches

Avg Summer High73°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,857 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)171 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K432

Property Crime /100K277

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital49.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage45%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby17%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak