Whitman County

WA · Pop. 47,589 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Whitman County is a mixed county in WA with a population of approximately 47,589.

$/Acre: $2,198
Property Tax: 0.85%
Growing Season: 170 days
Broadband: 88%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 22/sq mi

Pros

Good internet, Affordable land

Cons

Limited diversity

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%
Local Sales Tax0.66%
Combined Sales Tax6.76%
Cost of Living Index105.3
Median Household Income$63,231
Poverty Rate18.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,198
Median Home Price$268K
Acres for Sale5432
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season170 days
Annual Rainfall29.6 inches
Avg Summer High82°F
Avg Winter Low25°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,353 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado2/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)234 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.2
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K415
Property Crime /100K497
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.6 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town13 miles
Nearest City62 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%
Ag EconomyModerate