Stevens County

WA · Pop. 195,638 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Stevens County is a mixed county in WA with a population of approximately 195,638.

$/Acre: $7,412

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 205 days

Broadband: 53%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 119.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.58%

Combined Sales Tax8.08%

Cost of Living Index107.8

Median Household Income$35,427

Poverty Rate9.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,412

Median Home Price$380K

Acres for Sale1371

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season205 days

Annual Rainfall67.7 inches

Avg Summer High77°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,111 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)183 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K330

Property Crime /100K416

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyWeak